dermatology

Sarcoids

Sarcoids are locally aggressive, non-metastatic skin tumors.

Melanoma in Horses

Melanoma is a commonly diagnosed skin cancer in horses (especially gray horses).

Pastern Dermatitis (Scratches)

Pastern dermatitis, also known as scratches, is commonly characterized by inflammation of the skin on the back of the pastern(s).

Summer Sores

Summer sores, also known as habronemiasis, are a parasitic disease of equids linked to the life cycles of stomach worms.

Insect Bite Hypersensitivity

Insect bite hypersensitivity is an allergic skin disease caused by biting insects.

Hereditary Equine Regional Dermal Asthenia (HERDA)

Hereditary equine regional dermal asthenia is an inherited degenerative skin disease in Quarter Horses and related breeds.

Chronic Progressive Lymphedema (CPL)

Chronic progressive lymphedema is a debilitating condition that results in progressive swelling with associated skin folds, nodules and ulcerations.