Dermatology

The Dermatology Service provides diagnosis and treatment for skin problems, allergies, and ear disease (otology) primarily in dogs, cats, and horses.

The service also provides consultation support to other specialty services for other species with skin diseases including food animals, llamas, alpacas and exotic animals.

The service is staffed by two board-certified faculty veterinarians, a veterinarian, a technician, and a veterinary resident - all specializing in dermatology. Our faculty dermatologists are nationally and internationally recognized for their expertise in this field. They provide continuing education to veterinarians throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Many of the pets seen by the Dermatology Service are referred by primary care veterinarians; however, appointments can be made directly by owners as well without a referral.

Common problems that are diagnosed by the Dermatology Service are:

• Allergies and other skin diseases
• Diseases of the ear

Diagnostic procedures and treatments for these problems may include:

• Skin sample testing for bacteria, yeast organisms or skin parasites
• Skin Testing for airborne allergies (IDST)
• Video investigation of the ear canal with specialized camera (video otoscopy)
• Skin biopsies for microscopic examination (histopathologic evaluation)

To make an appointment with this service, small animal owners should call 970-297-4477. Large animal owners should call 970-297-4463 and leave a message for our dermatology technician.