Dermatology

Several clinical studies have indicated that up to 75% of small animal patients are presented to veterinary practices for dermatological disorders.

Dermatology involves a wide range of skin and systemic diseases. A complete examination and diagnostic evaluation is very important for the animals comfort, treatment and management plan. 

There are multiple steps involved in the diagnosis of dermatological conditions including:

• Coat brushing
• Skin scraping
• Tape impressions
• Trichograms
• Cytological examinations
• Biopsy 
• Dermatophyte culture and PCR  
• Wood’s lamp examination
• Bacterial culture 
• Blood tests 
• Allergy testing 
• Immunotherapy  

Marcel Kovalik is a European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology who visits SVR once a month. 

Dominique Baranska is currently undertaking her dermatology certificate and is available weekly.