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Veterinary Dermatology for Dogs and Cats
David Godfrey BVetMed CertSAD CertSAM DipABVP FRCVS is a Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Dermatology. This means he has further training and an additional post-graduate qualification in the diagnosis and treatment of pet animal skin, ear and nail diseases. He also has further training and qualifications in pet animal internal medicine and cat behaviour.
He helps dogs and cats who are itchy, have hair loss and baldness, or have any other skin, ear or nail problem.
He helps dogs and cats who are itchy, have hair loss and baldness, or have any other skin, ear or nail problem.
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Experienced, Compassionate & SupportiveDavid is happy to see dogs and cats with all sorts of skin and ear problems.
He provides dermatology clinics at selected veterinary practices in the Midlands Pet owners:
David can only advise pet owners after your cat or dog has been referred to him by your usual vet. This is a straightforward process. Further details on pet owners page. |
David Godfrey Dermatology offers- A compassionate, experienced, independent veterinary dermatologist
- Tailored, personalised care and treatment options (not – one size fits all) - Long-term follow up care for patients and support for clients - Longer consultations – first consultation 1.5 – 2 hrs, to allow for
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Treating skin disease
Arwyn on her first visit to David
Treating skin problems in cats and dogs can be tricky. There are some diseases that can be cured but many pets have problems due to an underlying allergy or because their skin does not work properly and for these patients special care has to be provided for the whole of their lives. There are usually some different options for this care and when deciding what to try the special character of the individual animal and the circumstances of the owner are very important.
What is vital here is obtaining an accurate and complete diagnosis of the fundamental cause of the problems and all the factors that are complicating the situation.
Changes in management such as a special diet, medicines, immunotherapy and surgery may all be helpful for an individual dog or cat and many patients have the best quality of life with a mixture of interventions. Some are cheap and some are expensive (especially as skin problems often require long-term treatments) and David is used to helping owners decide how to balance the welfare of their pets and keeping costs to a minimum.
What is vital here is obtaining an accurate and complete diagnosis of the fundamental cause of the problems and all the factors that are complicating the situation.
Changes in management such as a special diet, medicines, immunotherapy and surgery may all be helpful for an individual dog or cat and many patients have the best quality of life with a mixture of interventions. Some are cheap and some are expensive (especially as skin problems often require long-term treatments) and David is used to helping owners decide how to balance the welfare of their pets and keeping costs to a minimum.
Arwyn after her skin disease was brought under control.
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The lovely Arwyn waiting to go back to mum.
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