ACVD Veterinary Dermatology case studies
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The ACVD certification is the credential conferred by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology, an AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organization, on veterinarians who pass its examination and are thereby recognized as Diplomates in veterinary dermatology. It is intended for veterinarians who have completed specialty training in dermatology - the college lists ACVD-approved residency programs of three years - and who wish to practice as board certified dermatologists in private specialty practice, academia, or industry. The ACVD Veterinary Dermatology case studies are 5 cases and about 2,627 words.
1Pruritic Golden Retriever with Recurrent Otitis: Deciding What to Treat First
A 4-year-old female spayed Golden Retriever presents in July with a 6-month history of generalized pruritus, worse on the ventrum, paws, and ear canals. The owner reports the dog scratches constantly and has developed several bald, red patches on the flanks.
597 words, about 3 min2Cat with Miliary Dermatitis and a Negative Ringworm Culture: When to Believe the Test
A 3-year-old indoor/outdoor male neutered domestic shorthair is presented for a 3-week history of intense pruritus, miliary crusting along the dorsum and neck, and several small excoriations. The cat lives with two other cats and a dog; one housemate cat had a "bald spot" last year that resolved without treatment.
497 words, about 2 min3Chronic Otitis in a Cocker Spaniel: Medical vs Surgical Decision
A 9-year-old male castrated Cocker Spaniel has a 3-year history of recurrent bilateral otitis externa treated with repeated courses of topical antibiotics and steroids. The right ear canal is stenotic with a thickened, proliferative pinna and a foul-smelling purulent discharge; the left ear is erythematous but less severely affected.
544 words, about 3 min4Young Dog with Generalized Demodicosis and a Steroid History: Managing the Mite and the Itch
A 1-year-old female intact Bull Terrier is presented with a 2-month history of generalized alopecia, comedones, and erythema over the face, forelimbs, and trunk, with a greasy odor. The dog was treated 6 weeks ago with a long-acting injectable glucocorticoid for "allergies" by another clinic.
455 words, about 2 min5Middle-Aged West Highland White Terrier with Pododermatitis and Otitis: Atopic vs Adverse Food Reaction
A 6-year-old female spayed West Highland White Terrier has a 2-year history of licking and chewing the paws, recurrent otitis externa, and pruritus of the face and axillae. The pruritus is year-round but worse in summer.
534 words, about 3 min