Dermatology
At Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital
With best-in-class medicine, technology, and an expert team, we’re fully prepared to provide the complete, compassionate care your pet needs.
We’re here for you (and them)
Schedule a visit. No referral needed.
We want you and your pet to have the best experience possible. If you need us to reach out to your primary care veterinarian for your records, we’re happy to do so.
You've come to the right place
We’re open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and require no referral or appointment for emergency services.
Conditions
If your pet is experiencing any of these conditions, our board-certified specialists and team have the expertise to make a difference.
- Allergies (both environmental and food-related)
- Acute and chronic disease of the skin and ears
- Autoimmune diseases
- Parasitic skin diseases (like mange)
- Fungal infections (like ringworm)
- Ear infections
- Ear tumors and polyps
Diagnostics
Comprehensive diagnostic testing allows you to gain a complete understanding of your pet’s condition.
- Skin biopsies
- Skin cytology
- Trichogram
- Skin scrapings
- Video otoscopy
- Bacterial and fungal cultures
- Intradermal allergy testing
- Blood/urine testing
Treatments
Our approach to treatment prioritizes improving your pet’s quality of life through personalized, compassionate care.
- Medications (oral and topical)
- Allergy immunotherapy
- Laser surgery
- Deep ear flushes
- Laser ear mass removal
Prepare for your visit
- 01Call us directly to schedule an appointment or register your pet before you arrive.
- 02We’ll gather your pet’s records and collaborate with your primary care veterinarian.
- 03Note your pet’s medications, food type, eating habits, and symptoms.
During your visit
- 01We’ll examine your pet and talk through any additional tests, if needed.
- 02If your pet is admitted to the hospital, we’ll contact you with any updates or changes in your pet’s condition.
- 03You’ll receive a treatment plan, any medication, and helpful guidance before you leave. If your pet was admitted to the hospital, please allow up to one hour for the discharge process.
After your visit
- 01Follow the treatment plan as prescribed by your vet and attend any follow-up visits.
- 02You know your pet best. If anything seems amiss or you have any concerns, give us a call — we’re here for you.
- 03Our team will continue to partner with your primary veterinarian as a part of your pet’s ongoing care.
Our veterinary dermatology team
When your pet needs care, our highly trained specialists are here to help.
Frequently asked questions
Understand more about your pet’s condition and treatment options.
Our veterinary dermatologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, ear, and nail disorders. We have extensive training in the management of allergic, infectious, parasitic, congenital, and autoimmune skin diseases, dander related skin disorders, alopecia (hair loss), and benign and malignant skin cancers, along with the management of chronic ear infections and inflammation.
New patients
Fast track your visit
Save time by filling out our client registration form before your visit. (Not required.)
Our partner hospitals
Veterinary Emergency Care Wash Park
- 300 E Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80209
- 720-305-5546
- 24/7, 365 days a year
Veterinary Emergency Care Lowry
- 7111 E Lowry Blvd #110, Denver, CO 80230
- 720-305-5522
- 6:00am – midnight, 7 days a week