Keith A. Hnilica

About the Author

Keith A. Hnilica, DVM, MS, DACVD, is a distinguished veterinary dermatologist with over two decades of clinical experience and academic excellence in small animal medicine. A graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, he completed his residency and master's degree at the University of Tennessee, where he later served as a professor and chief of dermatology. Renowned for his practical approach to diagnosing and treating skin conditions in pets, Dr. Hnilica has authored numerous articles and lectured internationally on veterinary dermatology. His seminal work, Small Animal Dermatology: A Color Atlas and Therapeutic Guide, has become an indispensable resource for veterinarians worldwide, blending vivid imagery with evidence-based therapeutic strategies to enhance animal care.