Practise ACVD Certifying Examination with a short sample and answer explanations. These are independent learning materials, not official exam questions or a pass prediction.
Exam outline and official sources
American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) · ACVD Program and Study Guide, effective 2020, based on the 2018 Job Analysis; this remains the guide linked from ACVD Resident Resources as of 2026-10-20. The workbook label identifies the Diplomate credential; the corresponding examination is the ACVD Certifying Examination. No separately dated 2026 blueprint was established.
This original 20-question sample covers selected topics across the outline. It does not reproduce official exam questions or cover every tested topic.
- ACVD Diplomates
- Resident Resources
- ACVD Program and Study Guide (effective 2020)
- Standing Committee FAQ’s
- 2023 AAHA Management of Allergic Skin Diseases in Dogs and Cats Guidelines
- Canine atopic dermatitis: detailed guidelines for diagnosis and allergen identification
- Equine allergic skin diseases: Clinical Consensus Guidelines of the World Association for Veterinary Dermatology
- Figure 5: Clinical Presentation of the Feline Patient
- Treatments for Otitis Externa
- Antimicrobial use guidelines for canine pyoderma by the International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases (ISCAID)
- Diagnosis and treatment of dermatophytosis in dogs and cats
- Diagnosis and treatment of demodicosis in dogs and cats
- Biology, diagnosis and treatment of Malassezia dermatitis in dogs and cats
- Sebaceous Adenitis in Dogs
- PNPLA1 is a transacylase essential for the generation of the skin barrier lipid ω-O-acylceramide
- Dermatology Focus: Canine Pemphigus Foliaceus
- Joint Pathology Center: Conference 24, Case 03, 2011
- Canine Hypothyroidism: Categorical Approach to Diagnosis Based on Clinical Presentation
- Diagnosis and Staging
- St. Johnswort (Hypericum perforatum)
- Zinc-responsive Dermatosis in a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Cats that Lick Too Much
- Feline Skin Diseases
- Zoetis Presents New Data on Lokivetmab
- Table 2: Acute Flare and Long-term Management Therapies in Dogs
- Table 6: Antipruritic and Anti-inflammatory Medications for Cats
- Dermatopathology
- Companion Animal Parasite Council: Fleas
- Companion Animal Parasite Council: Sarcoptic Mite
- Histopathology Lab
- Standing Committee FAQ’s
ACVD Certifying Examination
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A dog has recurrent pedal and facial pruritus. Serum testing detects IgE against several environmental allergens, but parasites, infection and food involvement have not been assessed. What is the best interpretation?
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Atopy and Hypersensitivity
Flea allergy distribution
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