Dermatology and Allergy

We have experience in treating all aspects of skin disease, ear infections, and allergies. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care in an environment that makes both you and your companion animal comfortable. For many cases, there is long-term follow-up required, so a relationship with good communication is very important. We look forward to helping you and your companion animal as we understand how distressing skin and ear conditions can be for you and your pet.

OUR DERMATOLOGY & ALLERGY SERVICE IS ABLE TO DIAGNOSE AND TREAT A VARIETY OF CONDITIONS, INCLUDING:

• Bacterial Skin Infections

• Alopecia (hair loss)

• Fungal/Yeast Skin Infections

• Ear Disease

• Food Allergies

• Flea Allergy Dermatitis

• Environmental Allergies (Atopy)

• Pododermatitis (Foot Disease)

• Endocrine/Metabolic Skin Disease

• Acute Moist Dermatitis (“Hot Spots”)

• Acral Lick Dermatitis

• Skin Cancer

• Auto-immune Skin Disease

• Ectoparasitic Diseases (i.e., fleas, ticks, mites, lice)

• Drug Reactions

• Genetic/Congenital Skin Diseases

DIAGNOSTIC TESTS INCLUDE:

• Skin Scrapings

• Wood’s Lamp

• Impression Smears

• Fungal Cultures/Preparations

• Acetate Tape Preparations

• Bacterial Cultures (ear/skin)

• Otoscopy

• Blood Work (thyroid panels, sex hormone panels, etc)

• Myringotomy

• Ear Cytology

• Fine Needle Aspirates

• Skin Cytology

• Imaging (Radiographs,Ultrasonography)

• Trichograms

• Flea Combing

• Food Elimination Diet

• Serology Allergy Tests

• Digital Photographs (monitor disease)

• Skin Biopsies/Histology

PROCEDURES INCLUDE:

• Ear Flushes

• Nail Trimmings

• Skin Mass Removal

• Anal Sac Expression & Removal

• Hydrotherapy

• Long-term planning for medical management of allergies

• Allergen Specific Immunotherapy

• Medicated Bathing