Dogs and cats commonly experience skin disorders. While the clinical signs of different skin diseases may seem similar, the underlying causes vary. Specialized training helps us to spot the subtle differences. Allergies commonly cause many pets’ skin problems, and it’s no minor problem considering the skin is the largest organ. Skin disorders often prove frustrating because one visit doesn’t always identify or fix the problem. Your veterinarian has referred you to our Dermatology Service for help addressing chronic or serious issues, or for help with detailed diagnostics and therapy to permit optimum control of a pet’s skin disease. Our services help identify and treat the source of skin problems.

Intradermal Allergy Testing
Helps us determine which pollens, molds, or other allergens are contributing to your pet’s problem.

Video-otoscopy
Allows for examination of the entire ear canal and eardrums. Allows deep-cleaning of the ear canal, and collection of samples for culture from the middle ear (behind the eardrum).

Cryotherapy
Using local anesthesia, we can freeze unsightly benign bumps. Cryotherapy provides a high cure rate for small lesions of certain skin cancers.

We diagnose and treat:

• Allergic Disorders – the most common cause of itch in pets
  
• Immune-mediated Skin Disorders – caused by the immune system attacking normal skin
  
• Skin and subcutaneous infections – caused by bacteria, fungi, and other organisms
  
• Skin parasites – fleas, ticks, chiggers, and others
  
• Hormonal disorders – common cause of hair loss, changes in hair character
  
• Skin lumps and bumps – other diseases besides cancer can cause lumps; many of these are easily treated
  
• Ear infections – often due to allergies, but may be due to hormonal disorders
  
• Disorders of hair growth and character – your pet’s hair loss is probably not mange at all
  

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What To Expect
Upon arrival, you’ll complete a questionnaire to tell us about your pet’s skin problem, any preventive heartworm and flea medications, as well as skin medications. The doctor will discuss your pet’s medical history and skin problem with you. She’ll then examine your pet and go over diagnostic tests and estimated costs as well as therapy, follow-up care, and answer questions. Your visit should take from 90 to 120 minutes. Please see our Hospital Payment Policy.