UK‐based multicentre cross‐sectional study assessing advice requests veterinary dermatologists received from general practitioners

Author:

Lau‐Gillard Peri1,Walker Charlie2ORCID,Robinson Victoria3,Paterson Susan4,Patel Anita5ORCID,Littlewood Janet6,Hardy Jon7,Debellis Filippo8ORCID,Barnard Natalie9ORCID,Neuber‐Watts Ariane10,Hendricks Anke11,Varjonen Katarina12,Hill Peter B.13

Affiliation:

1. Cave Veterinary Specialists West Buckland UK

2. The Skin Vet Brighton UK

3. Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Campus Edinburgh UK

4. Virtual Vet Derms Kendal UK

5. Dermatology Referrals Warlingham UK

6. Veterinary Dermatology Referrals Landbeach UK

7. Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists Alton UK

8. Davies Veterinary Specialists Hitchin UK

9. Highcroft Veterinary Referrals Bristol UK

10. Hund Katze Haut Königswinter Germany

11. Queen Mother Hospital for Animals Royal Veterinary College Hatfield UK

12. Anicura Djursjukhuset Albano Danderyd Sweden

13. Small Animal Specialist Hospital Adelaide South Australia Australia

Abstract

AbstractBackgroundThere is little currently little information available regarding the nature of the advice requests veterinary dermatologists receive from general practitioners. Collation of such data could direct continuing veterinary development in the future.MethodsDermatologists completed hand‐written recording sheets during or after enquiries. Information recorded included the route of enquiry, nature of advice, material provided, practice type and location, animal signalment, presenting signs, diagnosis/differential diagnosis, treatment and referral recommendations, time taken and if charges were made.ResultsTwelve dermatology services recorded 768 advice requests over a 6‐month period. Most requests were submitted via email and related to canine dermatology (81%). An average of 9.5 minutes was spent replying to requests. Charges were made in 2% of cases. Advice regarding otitis was most commonly sought, followed by pruritus, alopecia and crusting. The most frequently discussed diagnoses included allergy, otitis, pyoderma, demodicosis, dermatophytosis and neoplasia. Antibiotics, anti‐pruritics and topical otic medications were the most commonly discussed therapeutics.LimitationsThis is an initial study and therefore there are limitations involving the depth of the data. Additional studies should be completed which identify why advice is sought, decision‐making regarding referral, and if advice should be charged similarly to other disciplines.ConclusionsThese findings highlight that veterinarians mostly frequently seek advice on management of common dermatological problems, including allergy, otitis and pyoderma.

Publisher

Wiley

Subject

General Veterinary,General Medicine

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