Atopic Allergies

[Rozzie]

So... anyone with a recommendation for a dermatologist in Sydney... ASAP

[Rozzie]

bump

Please

edited cause I can't spell bump!!!! derrrrr

Edited April 1, 2006 by Rozzie

[Alison]

Can you call a local vet and tget a referral Rozzie? Im don't know anyone in Sydney but I did a search and came up with this place, not sure as to cost or how good they are, but at least it is a number to start:

Animal Referral Hospital

STRATHFIELD:

444 Liverpool Rd (Hume Hwy)

Strathfield

NSW 2136

Phone: (02) 9758 8666

Fax: (02) 9758 8880

BAULKHAM HILLS

19 Old Northern Rd

Baulkham Hills

NSW 2153

Phone: (02) 9639 7744

Fax: (02) 9639 6720

DERMATOLOGY

Beth is Sydney's most experienced dermatologist, providing help in the diagnosis and management of all types of skin disease in dogs and cats. She has a lot of success managing chronic skin allergies with intradermal skin testing, and is also particularly interested in endocrine and immune-mediated skin disease.

Beth McDonald

BVSc(Hons), MVSt, MACVSc, Dip ACVD

Rozzie, just a thought, but I would start a seperate topic asking for a recommendation of a dermatologist in Sydney and PM Rappie. On searching for a dermatologist I found a post from Rappie saying how he/she had been working with a dermatologist a while back. Sorry I can't help anymore

[Rozzie]

Thanks Alison

[Alison]

Looking into it further it looks like Beth McDonald comes highly recommended Rozzie. She also works at the vetinary surgery at the University of Sydney. You may need a referral by the looks of it. Give them a call and explain that these people are despreate and looking at PTS if it cannot be resolved ASAP. Alternatively, they should be able to ring their vet and ask for a referral to see her.

This is from the Sydney University site:

Veterinarians from around New South Wales, and Australia, recognise the University Veterinary Centres are staffed by veterinarians of international repute and refer difficult cases requiring the attention of veterinarians trained in specific disciplines. At Sydney this includes small animal medicine, surgery and anaesthesia, dermatology, ophthalmology, animal behaviour, dentistry, neurology, imaging, and nuclear and chemical cancer therapy.

Our clinic staff have advanced knowledge in areas of interest including surgery, cardiology, neurology, endocrine diseases (such as diabetes), cancer therapy, and infectious diseases.

Referral cases are generally seen between 9am and 3.30pm Monday to Friday.

Dermatology

Dr Beth McDonald

Beth is a Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology. She has a Masters Degree in Veterinary Studies, is a member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists (small animal medicine) and a member of the International Society of Veterinary Dermatohistopathology. Beth is also a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Dermatologists. She works throughout Sydney and consults at the UVCS on Tuesdays. Beth has two young children, a food allergic Labrador and lives in paradise (Manly).

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Dr Linda Vogelnest

Linda is a specialist Veterinary Dermatologist who works at the UVC, Camden 3 days per week and works one day per week at the UVCS. She has 3 dogs, 1 cat, 2 budgies, multiple fish, 2 kids and a husband called Larry and lives on their ? acre property in Camden.

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Mrs Jackie Eisenberg

Jackie is a qualified veterinary nurse who works with the Dermatology service. Jackie is also an accredited Canine Good Citizen Instructor. She runs the weekend puppy classes for the UVCS and has her own full day care centre for dogs. Her 11 year old Labrador x Greyhound is her inspiration and business partner, training both Jackie and the visiting dogs.

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Dr Tina Baxter

Tina is the new dermatology resident, sponsored by 'Virbac'. Tina worked for 4 years in a small animal Practice. In 2003 Tina completed the Post Graduate Distance Education Course in Dermatology. She consults at the Sydney Clinic on Mondays with Linda. Her main research interest is in equine dermatology. Tina is also a very keen Horse rider

Address

65 Parramatta Road,

Camperdown, NSW.

Our contact details are:

Phone: (02) 9351 3437

Fax: (02) 9351 7436

Email: [email protected]

The Clinic is open:

8am to 7pm Monday to Friday

9am to 1pm Saturday

No Consulting Hours Sunday

[zayda_asher]

Yup, will need a referral.... I'm not in Sydney so I can't help with that bit...

Good luck!!

Dan

[Rozzie]

This pup has so far had prescribed in order... cortisone, Malaseb and Cold Tar washes. Then, higher dose of cortisone and a antihistamine. Then, aloe vera, Pinetarsol, Quit itch. Cold pressed sunflower oil was added to her meal of kangaroo meat.

?????? Help

[bloss344]

Hi Rozzie,

I've just reread the whole thread but was wondering does the dog have obvious skin problems or is it itchy and smelly? Just jotting down a few thoughts.............

Is the pup being fed kangaroo as an elimination diet? I fed Bob on kangaroo for about 10 months because of his IBD because it's so low fat, and I found that he absolutely stunk and his skin and coat wasn't all that great, although his IBD was under control. He is also an allergy dog but since changing him from the kangaroo to rabbit the smell has pretty well gone, and his coat is slowly becoming a little better.

The other thing I noticed with Bob was Malaseb actually made him itch more perhaps because it's more drying but Aloveen was more soothing.

Depending on what this dog is eating a zinc deficiency can cause skin problems, but adding zinc without knowing the actual requirements could be a problem because excess zinc can cause an iron and/or copper deficiency. A lot of people keep adding oils but what the dog actually needs is zinc.

Another possibility would be one of the prescription skin and coat diets to ensure the dog is getting all the nutrients it needs, and importantly the specific nutrients for skin and coat.

Don't know if any of this is helpful, but I'm sure this doggie very much appreciates the effort you are putting in to find a solution.

Barb

[zayda_asher]

This pup has so far had prescribed in order... cortisone, Malaseb and Cold Tar washes. Then, higher dose of cortisone and a antihistamine. Then, aloe vera, Pinetarsol, Quit itch. Cold pressed sunflower oil was added to her meal of kangaroo meat.

?????? Help

Has he been to a dermatologist yet or is this all from a GP vet? There is often a very poor understanding of Allergies and cortisone is often used as a first instead of last line of defence when only working with a GP.

Barb: The issue with the Roo may have been an intolerance, or also just the low fat nature of roo effecting his coat condition... I feed roo, but in combination with many other meats.

Dan

[Alison]

How long was the dog with you Rozzie? You said it showed no signs of atopic allergy whilst with you. What has changed in the dogs environment or with it's food since it went to where it is now? You may have no other choice but to have it sent back to you and see if the problem clears up. Can they take it swimming? Salt water is very good for the skin. Do the owners have any of the known allergens on that list I posted?

[Rozzie]

All the treatment has been prescribed by a GP vet.

She has gone to a change in climate... from dry to humid. Also I'm sure there are plants and grasses where she is that don't exist here. We had her in care for approx 3 months. She lives beachfront now.

She wasn't fed roo here. She had science diet puppy or chicken mince, veggies and rice... which the adopters were told.

It is all rather distressing as we know what condition she left us in and what she was like when she arrived there. It also amazes me that after three months we get demands and accusations... surely if there was such a major problem you'd expect them to make contact earlier. Considering what they have said she was like on arrival, I would have expected a phone call that day?!? Maybe I'm weird?

I would just like her back.

[Muttaburra]

These people sound pretty ignorant, and have possibly changed their minds. Hope you can get her back, they don't deserver her.

[zayda_asher]

Roz humidity makes a HUGE difference to my pups' condition with their allergies... it really effects them!!

Are they claiming that she was lik this when she got to them?? Could be stress related as that can effect llergies / immune issues... Yes, I would've expected a call too

They really need to see a dermatologist, but I don't think they are going to want to spend the money on this

Good luck

Dan

Edited April 7, 2006 by zayda_asher

[Rozzie]

You're right Dan. They don't want to spend the money. They want us to pay. I have it on very good authority that she was in good health when she arrived.

I will keep her here if we get her back. Poor girl.

[zayda_asher]

That's a bummer Rozzie If it is actually an allergic condition then it will be on going treatment for the rest of the dog's life... it is expensive, but necessary... If they aren't even willing to pay for this then maybe they are not the right people for this dog? There could be any number of reasons why she is reacting now and wasn't then: change in food if she is allergic to a protien, change in weather, increase in the level of a particular pollen, more exposure to dust mites, change in grass, change in shampoo or other products etc. etc.

Good luck with it, and sorry I'm not getting back to posts straight away... for some reason I am not reciving topic notifications

Dan

[larry]

have you tried boosting the level of omega 3's in your dogs diet to help it repair it's skin ?

two omega 3 oil supplements you can try are : megaderm or omegamagic plus from vets or online

(omegamagic plus is a lot cheaper)

they both contain omega 3 oils and omega 6 oils in the right balance, as well as zinc, VitA, VitB, VitE

[tas_angela]

I have a female border collie with a re-occuring ear infection and hair loss around groin and underarms. This sounds like an allergy right???

She also does the paw licking and face wiping. She doesn't seem unhappy at all and the hair loss doesn't appear to be irritating her.

We live at the beach and she is in the water daily.

If anyone could shed some light on this i would be very happy. (so would curlie)