«Typical tests might
include skin cytology and skin scraping, a skin biopsy or an intradermal (skin) allergy test.
Not exact matches
Your veterinarian will perform tests
including skin scraping and an ear
cytology (swab) to check for these mites.
After obtaining a thorough dermatologic and medical history,
including exposure to immunosuppressive medications, particularly steroids, a dermatologic database of
cytology, deep
skin scraping (or alternative collection method), and dermatophyte culture should be completed to rule in / out folliculitis differentials.
Duties
include evaluating the health of our resident dogs and cats and prescribing appropriate medication and treatment plans, approving animals for adoption, administering medications (oral, topical, SQ, IM, IV, etc.) and vaccinations, obtaining samples and running diagnostic tests (bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal floats,
skin cytology, etc.) and responding to medical emergencies.
Veterinary dermatologists use tests to diagnose pets with these disorders — those tests
include allergy testing,
skin scraping, bacterial or fungal cultures,
cytology, or biopsy.