Skin infections and diseases

Meet our dermatology experts:

Dr. Ian Brett Spiegel (VMD, MHS, DACVD) is a board-certified veterinary dermatologist who has been evaluating and treating dermatologic cases in dogs for almost 20 years. Dr. Spiegel also serves as an expert in the field of dermatology for ‘Veterinary Medicine’, a peer reviewed journal offering up-to-date clinical information to veterinarians. View bio.

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    Dr. Ian Spiegel (VMD, MHS, DACVD) is a board-certified dermatologist who has treated dermatologic cases in dogs for 20 years. He is a member of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine.

Articles reviewed by Dr. Spiegel:

Dr. Jamie Whittenburg is our veterinarian director. Dr. Whittenburg is a nationally recognized expert: on behalf of Senior Tail Waggers, she has been interviewed and quoted in Dogster Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Reader’s Digest, and many other publications. Her media interviews related to dermatology topics include “Pup Got Skin Trouble?” published in Dogster Magazine in 2022.  View full bio.

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    Dr. Jamie Whittenburg is a Veterinarian Director at 'Senior Tail Waggers' and Director and Owner of Kingsgate Animal Hospital, a full-service animal hospital in Lubbock, TX. She graduated from Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and has over 17 years of experience working as a veterinarian & hospital director.

Recent dermatology articles:

red and black spots on dog skin on the belly as a result of yeast infection
Dog skin issues

Black Spots on Dog Due to Yeast Infections

A few months ago, we covered top causes of black spots on dog skin. In this article, we will dive deeper specifically into black spots due to yeast infections. These common skin infections are seen […]

elephant like dry skin on a dog
Dog skin issues

Elephant Skin in Dogs: Top Causes & What to Do

In my veterinary hospital, I have many owners bring in their dogs because they have developed thick, abnormally appearing skin on their ears, belly, or legs (“Elephant skin”). These dogs are typically itchy and uncomfortable. […]