Dermatology

What is Dermatology?

We provide diagnosis and treatment for skin problems, allergies, and ear disease (otology) in many species including dogs, cats, horses, llamas, alpacas, cows, swine, and exotic animals.

Our dermatology specialists also provide consultation support to other specialty services in our hospital when their patients have issues related to dermatology.

Many of the pets we see are referred by primary care veterinarians; however, appointments can be made directly by owners as well, without a referral.

How Can We Help You?

Common problems that are diagnosed by the Dermatology service are:

• Allergies
• Skin problems, autoimmune skin diseases
• Diseases of the ear
• Bacterial infections
• Fungal infections of the skin
• Skin parasites
• Hair loss problems

Diagnostic procedures and treatments we perform to address these problems may include:

• Skin sample testing for bacteria, yeast organisms, or skin parasites
• Skin testing for airborne allergies
• Video investigation of the ear canal with a specialized camera (video otoscopy)
• Histopathologic evaluation: skin biopsies for microscopic examination

How Much Does It Cost?

Every case is unique and the cost of your pet's treatment will vary depending on the type of treatment and severity of the disease, the diagnostic tests, and the treatment plan.

Your veterinarian will talk to you about these different variables and provide you with a cost estimate.

Visit the hospital's Financial Information page for general payment information.

Contact a dermatology technician with questions at (970) 297-4463 or derm@colostate.edu. We will return your inquiry within 48 hours.