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Dermatology

Dermatology

Our services

Discover our specialist dermatology services for pets at Dermatology for Animals.

Our experienced veterinary dermatologists are experts in identifying and diagnosing a wide range of skin conditions. With advanced training, they can recognise subtle differences in clinical signs, patient history, and treatment response that help distinguish one disease from another. This level of expertise ensures we provide accurate, efficient, and cost-effective diagnostic investigations, so your pet receives the most effective care possible.

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We take pride in our specialty services

When your pet has been diagnosed with atopy (an environmental allergy), we will perform an intradermal allergy test on them. This is very similar to the test your allergist would perform on you if you had hay fever.
It involves the injection of a small amount of individual allergens into the skin. A positive reaction is seen as a lump (a bit like a mosquito bite) that develops over 10–15 minutes.
Once the positive reactions have been identified, a vaccine can be formulated to control the symptoms (itch, recurrent infections, etc).

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The shape of dogs' (and cats') ear canals is quite different to ours because they have both vertical and horizontal ear canals. This means they are very long – for example, the length of the ear canal in a cattle dog is approximately 8 cm. 

The video otoscope is a thin camera that can be placed inside the ear canal, providing high illumination and magnification. This allows our veterinarians to examine and treat the deep aspects of these very long canals. It allows us to identify tumours, polyps and foreign bodies deep in the canal and allows deep cleaning – even into the middle ear – to allow better resolution of disease.

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In all cases, we strive to prevent infections and damage progressing to avoid “end-stage ear” developing, which requires surgery to remove the entire canal.

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There are only two animal-dedicated MRI facilities in Queensland, and Dermatology for Animals can utilise both to investigate complicated cases of ear disease.

This technology allows us to determine the nature of disease in the middle and inner ears. It also allows precise mapping of tumours if surgical intervention is necessary.

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In addition to being able to collect the most appropriate samples from your pets, our dermatologists are all trained in the interpretation of pathological changes, which allows much more accurate diagnoses to be made and treatment plans instituted.

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Many important changes on the skin occur at a microscopic level. We are skilled at collecting superficial samples from the skin using a variety of techniques then interpreting them to guide both diagnosis and treatment.

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While the practice predominantly sees small animal cases, we are trained in the dermatology of all species, including horses. We can and do consult on equine dermatology cases, but these are always seen in conjunction with your regular veterinarian.

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About DFA

Dermatology for Animals was established in Brisbane in 1998 to provide specialised patient care in dermatology for any species.

Our dermatologists and veterinarians have all received advanced training in their field and are committed to continuing education on the hundreds of different diseases that can affect the skin of animals. We strive to provide the very best in patient care.

Our specialists travel across Queensland, Northern Territory and parts of New South Wales to support local pets and their GP veterinarians.

 
 
 

Our Services

Discover our specialized pet services at Dermatology for Animals. We offer Our experienced dermatologists and veterinarians specialise in identifying and diagnosing a wide range of skin diseases in animals. With advanced training in their field, they can distinguish subtle differences in clinical presentation, history, and treatment response that set these diseases apart. This expertise allows us to offer precise and cost-effective diagnostic investigations for your pet's skin conditions, ensuring the most effective care possible. Please see below for our range of services.

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Service Location Update

Our Locations:

Dermatology for Animals is proud to provide specialist dermatology services at multiple convenient locations across Queensland. Our experienced team continues to work alongside trusted veterinary hospitals and referral centres to deliver expert skin, ear, and allergy care for pets in their own communities.

You can find us at the following locations:

 

Brisbane Northside

· Queensland Veterinary Specialists – 45 Hayward Street, Stafford, 4053

· Queensland Veterinary Specialists – 53 Flinders Parade, Northlakes, 4509

Brisbane West

· Animal Referral Hospital – 532 Seventeen Mile Rocks Road, Sinnamon Park, 4073

Lockyer Valley

· UQ VETS Small Animal Hospital – The University of Queensland, Gatton, 4343

Mackay

· Stabler & Howlett (Ooralea) – 31 Peak Downs Highway, Ooralea, 4740

Rockhampton

· Alma Street Veterinary Hospital – 67 Alma Street, Rockhampton, 4700

Townsville

· JCU James Cook University – 1 Solander Drive, Douglas, 4814

Sunshine Coast

· Small Animal Specialist Hospital – 5/30 Chancellor Park Boulevard, Sippy Downs, 4556

 
 
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