Dr Andrew Carter graduated in 1987 from Melbourne University Veterinary School. Upon graduating he worked as a small animal veterinarian in Adelaide before travelling to the United Kingdom. While practicing in Essex and London he completed his Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Certificate in Veterinary Dermatology. He then commenced specialist dermatology training at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies of the University of Edinburgh, completing his training in September 2001. He then returned to Adelaide to establish a referral dermatology service in his home town. In July 2003 he was awarded a Diploma in Veterinary Dermatology by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Why
Visit a Veterinary Dermatologist?
A
veterinary dermatologist specialises in treatment and management
of diseases of the skin and associated structures including the
ears and claws. In addition they are trained in immunology (the
science and medicine of the immune system) and histopathology
(the study of the skin in health and disease at a cellular level)
giving them a deeper understanding of skin diseases and their
treatment. Many skin diseases
affecting
our pets are complex and life long. Therefore veterinarians in
general practice may recommend that a dermatologist be
consulted to either help make a diagnosis or manage treatment
of pets with skin disease. It is rare that a skin disease can
be diagnosed and successfully treated in a single consultation,
so in most cases a dermatologist will continue to work with your
usual veterinarian to manage ongoing skin diseases affecting your
pet.
What Does
an Appointment Involve?
Initially
your pet's skin and general disease history is reviewed including
previous treatments and diagnostic tests. The possible diagnoses,
diagnostic tests and costs are then discussed. Some diagnostic
tests can be performed during the consultation but others may
require admission of your pet. In most cases they can be discharged
on the same day. A report is made to your usual veterinary surgeon
to keep him/her fully informed on how your pet's skin condition
is being treated and managed.
Services
· Consultations, dermatologic examinations and evaluation
of problem skin cases
· Diagnosis and management of allergic skin diseases
· Diagnosis and management of autoimmune diseases
· Investigation and treatment of recurrent ear diseases
· Intradermal skin testing
· Allergen specific immunotherapy
· Biopsy collection and assessment
· Second opinions of previous biopsies
· Cytology
· Skin scrapes
Please
contact the Adelaide Veterinary Specialist and Referral centre
on (08) 81320533 if you wish to make an appointment.
Dr
Andrew Carter