The MSPCA-Angell Dermatology service provides a comprehensive approach to veterinary dermatology. The team’s clinical services are offered in a multi-specialty hospital environment, allowing them to collaborate closely with Angell veterinary specialists to diagnose and manage various dermatologic and otic conditions. This collaboration with other specialty services at Angell ensures your pet receives the most comprehensive care possible.
Services
Allergy Diagnosis and Management
- Intradermal and serologic allergy testing for atopic dermatitis
- On-site, custom immunotherapy formulation for the treatment of atopic dermatitis
- Diet recommendations for food allergies
Management of Chronic Ear Disease
- Clinical evaluation of ears
- Identification and management of underlying skin or systemic disorders affecting ear health
- Video Otoscopic ear examination
- Ear biopsies and myringotomies
- Ear cytology
- Ear bacterial culture
- Ear flushing and cleaning under general anesthesia
- Myringotomy
- CT Scan evaluation of tympanic bullae (middle ear)
- Otic surgical consultations and procedures with the Angell Surgery Service
Other Specialty Dermatology Services
- Cytologies, skin scrapes, trichograms
- Aerobic and anaerobic bacterial cultures
- Fungal culture
- Skin biopsies
- Laser surgery
- Hormone-level testing to evaluate hormonal causes of skin diseases
- Cryosurgery for small mass removal
Dermatopathology
- Histopathologic evaluations of skin biopsies with the Angell Pathology Service