Advanced Dermatology for Pets
Dermatology for dogs and cats is a specialized branch of veterinary medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and targeted treatment of dermatological problems. Skin diseases in dogs and cats can have a variety of causes, including allergies, parasites, bacterial or fungal infections, and genetic predispositions. Common symptoms, such as intense itching, redness, hair loss, skin irritation and coat problems, can significantly impact the quality of life of pets.
At our veterinary clinic, Dr. Ana Petak, dr.med.vet. – Diplomate ECVD, a specialist with the highest level of training in veterinary dermatology, performs thorough diagnostics and targeted treatments. As an experienced veterinarian and expert in veterinary dermatology, Dr. Petak determines the cause of the problem based on diagnostic procedures and creates a tailored treatment plan, providing you with support and advice throughout the entire process.
Timely diagnosis and specialised treatment are key to the successful treatment of conditions such as skin infections, allergies and inflammations, ensuring a better quality of life for pets.
Our dermatological services include:
- Dermatological examinations and advice on nutrition and coat care
- Cytological examination of skin changes: microscopic analysis of cells, detection of parasites, bacteria or fungi
- Ear canal examination (video photoscopy)
- Coat examination (trichogram)
- Intradermal testing
- Wood’s lamp examination: aiding in the diagnosis of fungal skin infections
- Sampling and processing of samples sent to external laboratories as part of diagnostics: bacteriological tests, mycological tests, PCR analyses, cytological findings from clinical pathologists
- Punch biopsy: skin biopsy and sending samples to reference laboratories for pathohistological analysis
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