"You and the staff in the surgery department and ICU were fabulous! I have alerted many people in the Dayton area about your facility."
- Kathryn
When scratching the itch isn’t enough
Few things are as annoying as a pet that spends a lot of time chewing, itching, licking or scratching. Those behaviors can be symptomatic of a dermatologic disorder that’s not only annoying, but also affecting your pet’s quality of life.
Our veterinary dermatologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of skin and ear diseases in companion animals including:
- Allergies (93 individual allergens, including Ohio corn, oats, wheat, daisy, sunflower, clover and cotton linters)
- Ear disease
- Hair loss
- Abnormalities of the footpads
- Autoimmune skin disease
- Bacterial, fungal or viral infections
- Diseases of the nails
- Endocrine (hormone) conditions, including hypothyroidism, hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s Disease) and adrenal sex hormone alopecias
- Parasitic conditions including Demodex, Sarcoptes and Cheyletiella
- Skin Cancer
The majority of our patients have some form of allergic skin disease characterized by itchy skin and chronic ear infections. Causes include pollens, molds, human and pet dander, dust mites, food and fleas.
MedVet dermatologists work to find the cause of the problem—not just treat the symptoms. And, as with all our specialties, our team works with your family veterinarian to help your pet live well and comfortably.
Services
- Bacterial and fungal cultures
- Cytology
- Deep ear flush (middle ear cleaning with video-otoscopy)
- Endocrine (Hormone) function and stimulation testing
- Fluoroscein-guided intradermal allergy testing
- Laser (CO2 and low level)
- Serum allergy testing
- Skin biopsies
Meet the Team
Columbus
Cincinnati
Dayton
What to Expect
Please know that the MedVet Dermatology team is committed to providing the best, most appropriate care for your pet in partnership with your family veterinarian.
- Plan to spend 1 to 2 hours at the first appointment.
- Do not bathe your pet for one week prior to your first appointment.
- Do not give your pet ear medication or administer ear cleaners the day of the exam.
- If your pet takes a thyroid medication (levothyroxine, Soloxine), please give it within 4-6 hours of the appointment.
- Bring a list of your pet’s medications and the ingredient list from your pet’s food and treats.
- If allergy testing is necessary, discontinue the following prior to your appointment:
| Medication | # days before appointment to discontinue: |
|---|---|
| Antihistamines | 10 |
| Oral corticosteroids | 21 |
| Topicals with corticosteroids (e.g., Panalog, Otomax, Tresaderm, Genesis spray) | 21 |
| Injectable corticosteroids | 30 |
| Essential fatty acids | 14 |
| Cyclosporine | 0 |
