Category Archives: Dermatology

Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex (EGC)

Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex (EGC)
Aslan recently visited Uni Vets Camden as his owners were concerned when blood and black spots appeared around his mouth. The spots and blood appeared about three weeks ago, and before this, Aslan had never had any health concerns. On examination, his lip edge was inflamed, moist and thickened. There were scabs and black marks…
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Hot Spots

Hot Spots
A hot spot is an itchy, red, and often ulcerated skin lesion that develops very rapidly (hence the name ‘Hot Spot’) caused by a series of events that begins with very itchy skin. This itch could be due to fleas or other insect bites, allergies, or even an ear infection. In response to the itch,…
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Dandruff in dogs

Dandruff in dogs
Basil is a 4-month-old Mini Schnauzer who has recently joined his new family. He visited Uni Vets Camden as his family had noticed Basil was shedding a lot of dandruff. While it is important to stay clean and healthy, it turns out that Basil may have been bathed a few times too much! Over-bathing can…
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Ear infections in dogs

Ear infections in dogs
Isaac recently came to Uni Vets Camden as he had sore and itchy ears. We took samples from both his ears, and discovered a large number of budding yeasts seen under the microscope! In dogs with recurrent ear infection like Isaac, there is often an underlying allergy, such as atopy or food hypersensitivity. Secondary infections…
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