Perianal pruritus in the dog
Anal and perianal pruritus can be a real nuisance and requires careful diagnosis as there are several etiologies.
DVM, PhD, Dip. ECVD
Dr. Maina is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Dermatology and also holds a PhD for research in immunology. She graduated from Milan’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 2008 and went on to study dermatology with the European School of Advanced Veterinary Studies before completing a dermatology externship at the University of Florida and a residency in Italy. She currently works in a Swiss referral clinic, but also finds time to author papers for various international dermatology journals, and she serves as Chair of the ECVD Credentials Committee.
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Anal and perianal pruritus can be a real nuisance and requires careful diagnosis as there are several etiologies.
Adverse food reactions can mimic many other skin disorders, and a good knowledge of the underlying pathology.