The VIN Dermatology Consultants Date Published: 09/15/2003 Date Reviewed/Revised: 04/21/2021 Atopic dermatitis in dogs (allergic dermatitis, canine atopy) is a hypersensitivity or over-reaction to a variety of commonplace and otherwise harmless substances in the... Wendy Brooks, DVM, DABVP Date Published: 04/19/2007 Date Reviewed/Revised: 09/01/2021 Fungi of the Aspergillus genus are well known to most people as the lacy, fluffy mold that grows on foods kept a bit too long. There are over 180 species of Aspergillus fungi... Shalini Radhakrishnan, Veterinary Student Class of 2023 Date Published: 08/06/2020 What are anal glands? Anal glands are two sac-like structures that release an unmistakable, foul-smelling fluid. It’s really unfortunate when veterinarians get that fluid on their... Elizabeth Riley, Veterinary Student Class of 2023 Date Published: 07/22/2021 If your dog has ever scooted their rear end across your carpet, they were probably trying to empty their anal sacs. Humans don’t have anal sacs, but dogs and cats, along with many other... Wendy Brooks, DVM, DABVP Date Published: 07/27/2003 Date Reviewed/Revised: 03/19/2022 Alopecia is the medical term for baldness. The term does not specify a particular type, pattern or cause of baldness; it is a general term. There are many types of alopecia/baldness.... Wendy Brooks, DVM, DABVP Date Published: 01/01/2001Date Reviewed/Revised: 07/30/2020 Let’s assume an adrenal tumor has been confirmed with either blood testing, imaging, or both. Two questions must be answered next: Is the tumor benign or malignant? Should you... 