Real Relief for Chronic Issues
When general treatments aren't working, we offer a path forward. We provide advanced solutions for pets struggling with persistent skin and ear disorders.
About Our Dermatology Focus
We are a specialty practice, meaning we focus entirely on the skin and ears. By partnering with a board-certified vet dermatologist, you gain access to a deeper level of knowledge and advanced therapies. Whether it is a relentless itch, a recurring ear infection, or a confusing rash, we use state-of-the-art diagnostics to identify the root cause and improve your pet's quality of life.
Chronic Skin & Allergy Management
Focusing on long-term relief for persistent irritation.
- Allergic Skin Diseases: Specialized care for Atopic Dermatitis (environmental allergies) and Food Allergies (cutaneous adverse food reactions).
- Alopecias: Diagnosis and management of various hair loss disorders.
- Endocrine & Metabolic Skin Diseases: Skin issues caused by hormonal imbalances.
- Feline-Specific Dermatology: Tailored care for the unique skin needs of cats.
- Immune-Mediated Diseases: Care for complex autoimmune skin conditions.
- Infectious Disease Care: Treatment for bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic (fleas/mites) issues.
- Pododermatitis & Claw Disorders: Addressing infection or inflammation of the paws and nails.
- Oncologic Dermatology: Management of skin cancers and tumors.
- Drug Reaction Management: Treatment for adverse cutaneous reactions to medications.
Ear Health & Advanced Otology
Specialized care for the most stubborn ear issues.
Ear Disease Management: Treatment for chronic or recurring infections.
Video Otoscopy: High-definition endoscopic imaging of the ear canal allowing better visualization and guiding deep flushing and sample collection.
Deep Ear Cleaning & Flushing: Thorough cleaning of the external ear canal and middle ear cavity performed under general anesthesia.
Ear Canal Mass Removal: Removal of growths using tools such as video otoscopy and laser.
Aural Hematoma Repair: Surgical correction of "pillow ear" or fluid-filled ear flaps.
Specialized Diagnostics
The "detective work" required to find the root cause and guide effective treatment.
- Intradermal Allergy Testing: Skin testing for environmental triggers.
- Serum Allergy Testing: Blood testing for environmental triggers.
- Elimination Diet Trials: Expert guidance through restrictive diet testing.
- Skin Biopsy & Dermatohistopathology: Precision sampling and expert microscopic analysis.
- Cytology: Microscopic examination of skin and ear samples.
- Skin and Ear Cultures: Identifying specific bacterial and fungal infections.
- Fine Needle Aspiration: Sampling skin growths to check for malignancy.
- Trichograms: Hair shaft analysis to screen for mites, ringworm, and assist determining causes of hair loss.
Advanced Treatments & Surgical Care
Targeted solutions for infections, growths, and allergies.
CO2 Laser Surgery: Advanced laser removal for:
- Hyperplastic sebaceous glands and cysts
Viral papillomas (warts) and plaques
Hemangiomas and cutaneous hemangiosarcomas
Minimally-invasive, uncomplicated skin growths
Interdigital Cysts
Growths involving the ear pinna and canal
Hyposensitization Therapy: Custom-tailored allergy vaccines (oral or injectable).
- Phovia Light Therapy: Light activated wound healing.
Cryotherapy: Controlled freezing to remove skin growths.
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