The Small Animal Hospital Dermatology Service is responsible for treating a wide range of common dermatological conditions.
How we can help
We treat a wide range of common dermatological conditions, including:
- Allergic reactions (atopic dermatitis, insect allergies)
- Infectious diseases (parasites, bacteria, fungi, viruses, …)
- Conditions affecting the ears
- Autoimmune or immune-mediated diseases (pemphigus, lupus, …)
- Hormonal diseases (if the main symptoms are dermatological)
- Hair-loss disorders
- Other dermatological diseases: claw diseases, skin tumours, pigmentation and keratinisation disorders, diseases of anal sacs, …
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures We Offer:
- Skin scrapings, cytologies, trichograms, Wood's lamp analysis
- Skin biopsies
- Allergy testing and immunotherapy service, including subcutaneous, sublingual, intralymphatic and one-day induction protocols
- Video-otoscopy
- Bacteriological and fungal cultures examinations are carried out in our in-house laboratory
- Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (in planning)
- Co2 Laser (in planning)
- Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of allergies caused by bee and wasp stings
Who We Treat
Appointments can be scheduled directly for dogs and cats. For other species, including horses, farm animals, pets, and exotic animals, an appointment must be arranged with the relevant species-related department. We will be then consulted by our colleagues as necessary.
Dermatology Questionnaire
Complete and return the Dermatology Questionnaire 24 hours before your visit. We will also receive data from your veterinarian, so don’t worry if you can’t recall every detail.
Sedation or Anaesthesia
If your pet requires sedation or anaesthesia, please do not feed them after midnight the night before the appointment. Water is allowed. Inform us of any medications your pet is taking for other health issues, so we can coordinate with our anaesthesia team.
Bathing
If possible, refrain from using medicated baths for one week prior to the appointment.
Ear Medication
Discontinue ear cleaners and medications at least 1-3 days before the visit, if possible.
Intradermal Allergy Testing
This test may require mild sedation, shaving a 20x20 cm area on the chest, and injecting approximately 20 allergenic extracts. Results can be interpreted after 20-30 minutes. To ensure accurate results, please discontinue specific medications as follows:
- Long-acting glucocorticoids: 6 weeks
- Oral glucocorticoids: 4 weeks
- Topical glucocorticoids (ear and eye drops): 1-2 weeks
- Antihistamines: 1-2 weeks
- Oclacitinib and similar products: No withdrawal needed
- Lokivetmab: No withdrawal needed
During the Exam
We will review your pet's history and conduct a thorough examination. Initial samples may be taken, such as skin scrapings and impression smears, which will be analyzed immediately. For more complex cases, we may schedule a follow-up appointment for additional tests and procedures (e.g., ear flushing, skin biopsy, allergy testing).
After the Exam
You and your referring veterinarian will receive a detailed report of the visit within 24 hours via email. For challenging or chronic cases, we can arrange a follow-up at an appropriate time or maintain digital communication with you and your veterinarian.
Meet the team
Professor Ana Rostaher BVMS PD Dipl. ECVD
European Recognised Specialist Dermatology
Ana graduated from the Slovenian Veterinary School in Ljubljana in 2002. She worked for several years in a small animal practice in Slovenia, initially as an employee and later as a co-owner. Following this, she completed an internship at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, followed by a three-year dermatology residency at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Munich. In 2011, she received her diploma from the European College of Veterinary Dermatology.
Ana then worked for two years as an animal dermatologist in the Paris region before moving to Switzerland, where she has served as a senior clinician, researcher, and lecturer at the Vetsuisse Faculty in Zurich for 12 years. In 2025, she joined Glasgow University as a Professor of Veterinary Dermatology. Her main fields of interest include canine atopic dermatitis, feline allergies, allergies to bees and wasps, alopecia, precision medicine, One Health, and more.
She enjoys spending her free time with family and friends, especially her 8-year-old daughter Lidia. She loves being spontaneous and creative, and her hobbies include horseback riding, gardening, reading, and ice bathing. If possible, she would have a small farm with a few goats to milk and make her own cheese.
Special interests include:
- Allergies and hair loss disorders
- Complex cases
- Equine and farm animal dermatology
- Dermatohistopathology
- One health, Precision medicine
- Faecal microbiota transplantation
Want to Participate in a Clinical Study?
We invite pet owners to join us in our ongoing clinical studies focused on allergies, as we strive to find effective solutions for pets that are not well-controlled. Despite our advancements, the search for the "golden bullet" for allergic conditions continues, and your participation can make a significant difference in improving the lives of affected animals.
Additionally, we are excited to explore ways to prevent allergies in young puppies, contributing to a healthier future for our furry companions. As soon as we are ready to launch these studies, we will announce the details on our website and through other media channels.
Your involvement can help us advance veterinary medicine and enhance the quality of life for pets everywhere. Thank you for considering participation in our research efforts!
Requirements for referral
Please complete the online referral form detailing history and clinical signs. A thyroid and renal profile is strongly advised before referral.