Skin problems can be very frustrating for a pet owner, as well as for his/her pet. Sometimes, the symptoms can be so severe that the skin may become irritated, sore, and infected. It is vital to obtain an accurate diagnosis of the condition and pinpoint the cause of the problem, in order to create an effective treatment plan with the owner.

 

At our clinic, we are able to diagnose, treat and manage a broad range of skin disorders, including:

 

• Allergies (flea, food, and/or environmental)

• Infectious Skin Diseases (Bacterial, Fungal, Parasitological)

• Paw & Nail Disorders

• Ear Infections

• Skin Tumors

• Autoimmune & Immune-Mediated Disorders

• Hormonal Imbalances

 

Diagnosis of skin problems is made using various dermatological tests, such as:

 

• Skin scrapes for parasitological testing

• Cytology for fungal and bacterial testing

• Identification of resistant bacteria

• Hair and skin cultures

• Testing for food allergies using hypoallergenic food trials

• Skin biopsy

• Endocrinological testing

• Otoscopy

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Once we determine the root cause of your pet’s dermatological problem, we’ll then get to work developing the most customised, effective plan possible to help overcome the problem. We may also conduct an analysis of your pet’s lifestyle and risk factors to determine if there are any changes that could be made within their environment, such as a change in diet or the removal of certain common household items that can trigger allergies and infections.