Cheshire Veterinary Dermatology

04/06/2026

Meet E Li, who was referred to us yesterday alongside his very dedicated mum, Mouse.
He has a history of intermittent skin and nail disease, with periods of improvement followed by recurrent flares. At yesterday’s visit he presented with ulceration and crusting around his eyes, prompting further investigation.
Cytology revealed intracellular cocci despite the fact he was currently receiving a course of antibiotics. A bacterial culture has been submitted so we can ensure he’s on the most appropriate antimicrobial therapy before considering next diagnostic steps.
Once we have the culture and sensitivity results, we’ll review his response and determine whether biopsies are indicated to further characterise the underlying disease process.

03/06/2026

Meet Duke and Louis — the most handsome, well behaved duo who brightened up the clinic yesterday !
Duke came in for a check up on his vasculitis, a condition that affects the small blood vessels in the skin. For Duke, it shows up on his ear tips, causing inflammation, crusting, and occasional soreness. With the right treatment and regular monitoring, most dogs manage this really well — and Duke is doing brilliantly.
Louis, of course, came along for moral support and to charm the whole team.
Always a pleasure to see these two lovely boys.

02/06/2026

🐾 Meet Leo 🐾
Leo visited us yesterday after his family were referred for a dermatology opinion on the loss of pigmentation around his lips. His vet had already taken biopsies, which confirmed a condition called vitiligo. Our role was to review the findings, ensure the diagnosis was correct, and discuss whether any treatment was needed.
Vitiligo occurs when the pigment producing cells in the skin slow down or stop working, leading to pale or white patches. It’s a cosmetic condition only — it doesn’t cause discomfort, itching or pain, and dogs with vitiligo remain completely happy and healthy.
Because areas with reduced pigment are more sensitive to sunlight, we recommended using a pet safe sunscreen on the pale patches during brighter weather to protect the skin.
Leo was a little star for his appointment, and we were pleased to reassure his family that no treatment is required beyond simple sun protection. Just a very handsome boy with some unique markings.
If you ever notice colour changes, new patches or anything unusual on your pet’s skin, we’re always here to help guide you through what might need checking.

01/06/2026

Understanding Lilo’s Ear Journey..
Thank you to everyone who joined in and guessed — well done to all of you who picked Lilo the cat as the real patient! She was referred to us earlier this month for investigation of her ear disease, and she’s been such a lovely little patient throughout.
The video attached shows what her ears looked like during her initial scope, before we carried out a full ear flush. Her CBCT scan showed normal middle ears, which is always reassuring and helps us focus on what’s happening in the outer ear canal.
We’re really pleased to share that Lilo is doing well. At her revisit, her ears remained clean and comfortable, and we’ve now started looking into the underlying issues that may have contributed to her flare up. Understanding the cause is an important step in preventing future problems.
Ear disease in cats can be surprisingly subtle. Many cats hide discomfort well, and early signs can be easy to miss — things like occasional head shaking, scratching, a change in smell, or sensitivity when their ears are touched. Causes can include allergies, inflammation, wax build up, infections, or even tiny parasites.
A proper examination and a thorough clean are often the first steps in helping us understand what’s going on. Once the ears are comfortable again, we can begin investigating what might be driving the problem so we can keep them feeling their best.

30/05/2026

29/05/2026

Meet Lilo the cat and Ivy the Doberman — two gorgeous visitors who joined us at Cheshire Veterinary Dermatology this week.
One of them came along for investigation of their ear disease, and the other came purely for emotional support… and did an excellent job of it.
We’re giving you the weekend to guess who the real patient was. Was it calm, collected Lilo… or attentive, supportive Ivy?
Pop your guesses in the comments — we’ll reveal all on Monday.!!

28/05/2026

🐾 An update on Frank!
Earlier this year, in January, we met lovely Frank when he came to us for CO₂ laser treatment of his cystadenomatosis. His surgery went smoothly, and he healed beautifully — we were so pleased with his progress.
Frank came back to see us recently after starting to scratch at his ear again. On examination, we found a ceruminolith (a waxy plug) at the bottom of his ear canal, which was quickly and carefully removed to reveal an intact eardrum underneath.
We’re delighted to report there are no signs of recurrence of his cystadenomatosis — fantastic news for Frank and his family!

27/05/2026

Meet the very sweet — but definitely camera shy — Oreo!
Oreo has been coming to see us with a history of pododermatitis, often developing painful interdigital cysts that make walking really uncomfortable for her. Pododermatitis is always a multi factorial problem, and in Oreo’s case her conformation definitely contributes to the ongoing inflammation and cyst formation.
Yesterday, Oreo came in for laser surgery to remove the excessive tissue that had developed under her toes. This will help reduce inflammation, prevent cysts from reforming, and make her paws much more comfortable long term.
We’ll now manage her recovery closely and put a long term plan in place to keep her comfortable and reduce the risk of future flare ups.

26/05/2026

Meet Ozzy and Ingrid!
Ozzy has been visiting us with a history of pododermatitis linked to a conformational issue affecting his right front leg. This has caused ongoing inflammation in his paws, so Ingrid created a careful plan to work out whether food sensitivities might also be contributing.
He’s just completed a 6 week exclusion diet — a period where he eats only one carefully chosen protein and carbohydrate source. This helps us calm everything down and gives us a clean slate to assess his symptoms.
Now Ozzy is starting his dietary rechallenge. This simply means we reintroduce his previous foods one at a time to see whether any of them trigger a return of his symptoms. If his paws flare again after a specific food is added back in, it gives us a clear answer about what his body is reacting to. We’ll keep monitoring him closely as he works through this next stage.