Skin and ear diseases are very common in our companion animals accounting for nearly 40-70 percent of the cases seen by veterinarians each day. Unfortunately, many of these dermatological disorders can look very similar if not identical to each other. With the ever expanding awareness of animal diseases, the American Veterinary Medical Association recognized the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) as the body with expertise in diagnosing and managing dermatologic problems. The ACVD is comprised of board-certified dermatologists that have undergone intensive training in the field of animal