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Update of the Bibliography in Veterinary Dermatology [July 2026]
To read the 38 new articles published in July 2026, click on the Bibliography tab then News. They are added to all the articles referenced since 1990!
Dermatoses of the dog’s paw pads
The paw pad is a specialised cutaneous structure designed for weight-bearing, capable of absorbing ground reaction forces by virtue of its distinctive micro-anatomy. This mechanical function accounts for both the considerable thickness of its cornified covering and the frequency of lameness when that covering is affected. Indeed, paw pad disorders rank among the common causes of lameness in the dog. What follows is an overview of the very numerous dermatoses affecting the paw pads in the dog.
Update of the Bibliography in Veterinary Dermatology [June 2026]
To read the 29 new articles published in June 2026, click on the Bibliography tab then News. They are added to all the articles referenced since 1990!
Congress Report
Perianal and perigenital dermatoses in dogs
The perianal, perineal and perigenital regions of the dog constitute an anatomical territory whose complexity is frequently underestimated in routine consultation. Yet the dermatoses that occur there are common, polymorphic and liable to cause significant morbidity. Intractable pruritus, chronic pain, ulcerative or nodular lesions: these are all clinical presentations that demand a structured diagnostic approach. At the recent ESVD congress, our colleague Elisa Maina from the University of Bern provided a comprehensive overview of these various dermatoses.
Complete update on Malassezia in dogs and cats
Yeasts of the genus Malassezia constitute lipophilic fungal agents that have evolved as cutaneous commensals and opportunistic pathogens across various mammalian and avian species. Their involvement in canine and feline dermatological and otological conditions represents a daily clinical challenge for veterinary practitioners on a global scale. At the recent NAVDF congress in Orlando, our colleague Ross Bond, a world specialist on the subject, had the opportunity to provide a comprehensive update, covering pathogenic, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects.
Feline Sporotrichosis: Clinical Aspects and Epidemiology
On the occasion of the last NAVDF congress held in April in Orlando, our colleagues Drs. Flavia Clare and Clarissa Souza provided a comprehensive review of sporotrichosis, a rare and largely unknown fungal dermatosis.
Dermatoses of the nasal planum in dogs
Dermatoses of the canine nasal planum represent a unique diagnostic challenge for the veterinary practitioner, despite their relative frequency in dermatological consultations. The etiological diversity of these conditions, combined with the frequent overlap of clinical presentations, requires a rigorous methodical approach that our colleague Laura Ordeix presented at the last ESVD congress held in Bilbao, Spain.
2025 Update on the Etiopathogenesis of Canine Atopic Dermatitis
Canine atopic dermatitis represents a major clinical challenge in contemporary veterinary medicine, with a prevalence that continues to increase in urban canine populations. This chronic inflammatory skin condition, characterized by intense pruritus and recurrent cutaneous lesions, significantly affects the quality of life of animals and constitutes a frequent reason for consultation in veterinary dermatology. At the recent NAVDF congress in Orlando, our colleague Rosanna Marsella had the opportunity to provide a comprehensive 2025 update on the etiopathogenesis of Canine Atopic Dermatitis.
Press review
Immune-mediated skin diseases in cats: Part 1.
Immune-mediated skin diseases in cats, although rare, present a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for veterinary practitioners. These pathologies, characterized by a dysregulation of the normal immune response, can manifest with variable clinical signs, ranging from erythema and alopecia to skin erosions, with or without pruritus, often mimicking other more common dermatological conditions.
Dermatoses of the nasal planum in dogs
The canine nasal planum, a glabrous and aglandular structure, is subject to a variety of dermatological pathologies. These dermatoses often share similar clinical characteristics, making diagnosis a challenge for the veterinary practitioner.
Immune-mediated skin disorders in cats: Part 2.
Feline immune-mediated skin diseases comprise a complex set of rare but potentially serious conditions that can mimic various infectious or allergic dermatoses. This second part of a series on immune-mediated dermatoses examines six distinct pathological entities characterized by specific pathophysiological mechanisms.
Off-label use of oclacitinib in a case of canine pemphigus foliaceus.
Pemphigus foliaceus represents a rare but significant autoimmune bullous dermatosis in dogs. Systemic corticosteroids are usually the first-line treatment, but their variable efficacy and significant side effects justify the exploration of therapeutic alternatives, as was the case in this clinical case.
Review article
Update on Canine Dermatomyositis
Canine dermatomyositis (DM) is an inflammatory ischemic vasculopathy of immune origin with a strong genetic predisposition, primarily affecting the skin and, to a lesser extent, striated muscles. We present a comprehensive pathogenic, diagnostic, and therapeutic overview of this dermatosis.
Hypercortisolism in cats and ferrets.
Even though hyperadrenocorticism or Cushing’s syndrome is an endocrinopathy essentially described in dogs, it should not be forgotten that it can also be occasionally observed in cats or ferrets. However, in the latter species, it does not result from hypercortisolism, and therefore, it should not be referred to as Cushing’s syndrome.
