Veterinary Specialty Hospital - San Diego
Dermatology
Our dermatologists are here to help with all types of dermatologic problems. More precisely, these specialists have extensive training in the management of allergic, infectious (e.g., bacterial, fungal, viral), parasitic, congenital, and autoimmune skin diseases, dander-related skin disorders, alopecia (hair loss), and benign and malignant skin cancers. Dermatologists also specialize in the management of chronic infections and inflammatory conditions of the ears, which are generally related to skin disorders. Our dermatologists will work in conjunction with you and your primary care veterinarian to provide the comprehensive care your pet needs. Allergies, hair coat changes, acute and chronic ear problems, and auto-immune diseases are all common conditions that benefit from the assistance of a board certified dermatologist.
Seeking early consultation with a board certified dermatologist can help to manage your pet’s skin and ear problems more safely and effectively, and often more economically.
Common symptoms that may benefit from the advice of a dermatologist include:
Chronic scratching, licking, or chewing
Chronic or recurrent skin or ear infections
Hair loss
Greasy or malodorous coat despite bathing
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus (MRSA) or Pseudomonas infection of the ears
At VSH, we offer treatment for the following conditions:
Alopecias
Atopy (Environmental Allergies)
Autoimmune Skin Diseases
Bacterial Skin Diseases
Drug Reactions
Ear Diseases
Ectoparasitic Skin Diseases
Endocrine/Metabolic Skin Diseases
Feline Skin Diseases
Flea Allergy Dermatitis
Food Allergies
Fungal Skin Diseases (including ringworm)
Immunologic Skin Diseases
Oncologic Skin Diseases
Pododermatitis
Diagnostics
Bacterial Cultures
CT Scan
Deep Ear Cleanings (including myringotomies under general anesthesia)
Fine Needle Aspirates
Food Elimination Diets
Fungal Cultures
Intradermal and Serologic Allergy Testing
Skin Biopsies
Skin Biopsies
Skin and Ear Cytologies
Skin Scrapings
Trichograms
Video Otoscopic Examination
Our veterinary dermatologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, ear, and nail disorders.