Dermatology
Our Dermatology team offer a comprehensive, friendly referral service for canine and feline skin and ear disorders. We treat every client and case as an individual and work closely with referring veterinary surgeons. We work alongside our specialists in anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, surgery, emergency and critical care and clinical pathology to offer a first-class referral service and a holistic, multidisciplinary approach that is tailored to the needs of each individual patient and their owners.
We have a particular interest in ear disease and manage many cases, including the use of CT imaging and ear irrigation procedures.
To refer a case to our friendly Dermatology team, please complete a referral form.
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We have a particular interest in ear disease and manage many cases, including the use of CT imaging and ear irrigation procedures.
To refer a case to our friendly Dermatology team, please complete a referral form.
Yeast
Why refer to us?
Benefits to Patients
- Thorough consultation including review of extended history and diagnostics
- Initial in-house sampling included
- Access to a wide range of specialist disciplines within the hospital to provide complete support for patients
Benefits to Owners
- Development of a clear bespoke treatment plan with a leading dermatology team
- Ongoing support following initial consultation where needed
Benefits to Practices
- Collaborative approach to challenging skin cases
- Informed decision making
Frequently Asked Questions - Dermatology
My pet has been referred for an intradermal test, what does this involve?
An intradermal test should only be performed when a diagnosis of atopic dermatitis has already been made and to enable avoidance of the allergen or to identify allergens to formulate a course of allergen specific immunotherapy for the patient.
- The test kit is prepared in advance. Our kit comprises 50 everyday allergens including house dust mites, grass, tree and weed pollens, with positive and negative control.
- Your pet will be sedated, to keep them nice and calm and ensure they don't feel any discomfort.
- An area is clipped on the side of their trunk, to allow the dermatologists to visualise your pet's skin. The test site is marked with a felt tip pen, to show where the injections will be placed.
- A tiny amount of each allergen is then injected into your pet's skin.
- The test is then read after 15 minutes.
- Any positive results appear as wheals (skin bumps). This means that their immune system has had a strong reaction to one of the allergens injected into that part of their skin. The dermatologists will read this result and it will assist them to determine which allergens may be important for your pet. They will discuss the implications of these results with you.
We are a multidisciplinary hospital
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