Papers by SFVS Staff

The following list of articles and papers were written by SFVS veterinarians:

 

Pemphigus foliaceus: Chronic cases typical, challenging to treat

January 1, 2007
By: Carlo Vitale, DVM, Dipl. ACVD

  • As the years go by, I am amazed by the number of difficult cases that I continue to see in my practice.

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Otitis: Inside look at pathogenesis, treatment and prevention

September 1, 2006
By: Carlo Vitale, DVM, Dipl. ACVD

  • It seems that pinnal inflammation is much easier to treat than canal inflammation.

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Unlock dermatology secrets to realize treatment success

February 1, 2006
By: Carlo Vitale, DVM, Dipl. ACVD

  • When appropriately administered and not continued long-term, corticosteroids are very helpful and safe.

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SLE in the cat: Clinical signs vary dramatically

September 1, 2005
By: Carlo Vitale, DVM, Dipl. ACVD

  • A 9-year-old castrated male Persian cat was referred with a four-month history of non-pruritic crusting and alopecia involving the face and abdomen.

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Understanding flea biology key to busting resistance speculation

March 1, 2005
By: Carlo Vitale, DVM, Dipl. ACVD

  • The time from deposition of eggs to adult flea emergence is called the developmental window and can be up to three months in duration.

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Derm's Dirty Dozen: These six diabolical diseases are bound to plague your patients and your patience

November 1, 2004
By: Carlo Vitale, DVM, Dipl. ACVD

  • Consistency with treatment is also critical and will enhance treatment success.

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Derm's Dirty Dozen, The top chronic, recurrent cases destined to cause frustration

October 1, 2004
By: Carlo Vitale, DVM, Dipl. ACVD

  • Apparently in the cat, studies have shown that early-age onset cases tend be genetically based and not curable.

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Otitis externa sometimes complicated, frustrating

August 1, 2004
By: Carlo Vitale, DVM, Dipl. ACVD

  • Otitis externa is an inflammatory condition with or without concurrent infection and is the most common dermatological disease in a busy veterinary practice. Thus it is the most common claim forwarded to veterinary insurance companies. For the most part, the majority of cases are simple, and treatment clears the disease in a few days.

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Canine non-inflammatory alopecia: What's new and what's old

July 1, 2004
By: Carlo Vitale, DVM, Dipl. ACVD

  • Dermatomyositis is genetically-based and immunologically mediated.

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