VETERINARY SURGEONS
Referral
Protocol
Registration Form
Intradermal Testing
CLIENTS
Introduction
Ear Infections
Immunotherapy for
Atopic Pets
Appointment Card
Referral Protocol
• Please contact me by email charliewalker@theskinvet.net or mobile phone 07947 711200 (see VetIndex Ltd., March 2008). Clients please see Introduction section.
• Download, complete and email the registration form to include the full current client and patient case details including address and all telephone numbers; patient breed, age, reproductive status and bodyweight.
• Provide the history from onset of skin (and ear) disease; systemic and topical drug therapies (doses and durations); ectoparasite control regimen.
• Include full laboratory test(s) results; whether in-house or external laboratory (wet or dry chemistry, automated or manual haematology) plus complete histopathology report(s) (laboratory and pathologist).
• Send details of insurance policy (please suggest the owners contact their insurance company, especially regarding policy exclusions).
• Please ensure the patient undergoes minimum twelve hour pre-examination starvation, with drug avoidance as detailed in Intradermal testing.
It is not my intention to acquire referred clients and any such enquiries will be declined
Please note payment will always be required at the time of consultation
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| FIV Cutaneous Horn • This mild lesion, a cutaneous horn, on a cat’s pad quickly led to a diagnosis of Feline ImmunodeficiencyVirus |
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Canine Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis • The appearance of this Springer Spaniel’s foodpads led to a rare diagnosis of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, caused by severe liver disease. |
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Canine Idiopathic Mucinosis • This Shar Pei’s skin shows it has an unusual breed specific skin disease called Idiopathic Mucinosis - A close up shows the oozing fluid from a ruptured blister – long term control was instituted using a human medication because oral steroids had been causing intolerable side effects |
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Feline Pemphigus Foliaceus • Microscopic examination of the pus from this cat’s claw bed helped to lead toward a diagnosis of a rare autoimmune disease called Pemphigus Foliaceus |