WAVES dermatology in Perth, Western Australia | Veterinary surgeon

WAVES dermatology

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9412 5700

Address: 1/640 beeliar drive 6164 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: https://wavets.com.au/departments/dermatology

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20.01.2022 A success story to finish another busy week at WAVES Dermatology. Harry is a sweet little boy who was referred to Dr Meng and his team for severe crusting skin disease. Subsequent diagnostics confirmed Harry has an autoimmune disease called Pemphigus foliaceus. Thanks to his dedicated owners who are determined to get Harry better again, we formulated a treatment plan to get the disease under control. ... Fast forward 6months later, Harry is 100% feeling better and we have been able to slowly reduce his medications. Thankfully autoimmune diseases affecting dogs and cats are uncommon and carry a much better outcome than in humans. The key to success treatment is prompt diagnosis and starting specific treatments. #wavesdermatology #pemphigusfoliaceus #veterinarydermatologist #wavesveterinaryhospital

17.01.2022 To our clients, social media friends and colleagues, Dr Meng will be on paternity leave for the next two weeks as he and his wife welcome baby #2. We hope every pet’s skin and ears stay healthy during this period! Dr Meng will be back in clinic on the 28th June. ... Dr Meng will still be available for vet queries via email, a great way to spend all the free time he will have #mynursesarethebest #paternityleave #somuchfreetime

14.01.2022 Lenny is a young Border Collie who was referred to WAVES Dermatology for an acute onset of ulcerative skin lesions. Based on the breed and distribution, Dr Meng suspect a unique immune mediated skin disease affecting Border Collies and performed skin biopsies, which confirmed Lenny has vesicular cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Quick diagnosis allows immediate treatments to prevent chronic scarring and deep infections. ... We are pleased to see Lenny today, with all his skin lesions resolved within 5 weeks. We will now start to reduce his medications and maintain on the lowest amount of medications required to keep the disease in remission. #vcle #bordercolliesofinstagram #wavesdermatology

11.01.2022 Skin disease is literally not just skin deep! Many a times, we hear from pet owners that as their dog’s skin disease worsen, their pets becomes more withdrawn. Today, we received a kind message from Charlie’s dad, who updated us that Charlie is now constantly wanting cuddles and pats and behaving like a puppy again, ever since his skin disease has improved. ... If you have a pet with severe or chronic skin disease, we would love to help. #wavesdermatology #wavesveterinaryhospital #veterinarydermatologist

11.01.2022 Derm-mergencies: a term to describe emergency skin diseases We enjoy seeing these cases because they can potentially be life threatening and we are able to help make a difference. Fezzick was admitted to the emergency team at WAVES for a large dehiscence wound on his muzzle. Fezzick was referred internally to WAVES Dermatology the next day and we were able to debride the wound and perform biopsies. ... The results returned as a necrotising cellulitis with vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels) with a secondary bacterial infection. 2 weeks later, Fezzick is doing very well and is much happier in himself. WAVES is a multidisciplinary hospital and your pet will be able to see different specialist departments (if required!) ensuring they will be in the best care #wavesdermatology #vasculitis #veterinarydermatologist

04.01.2022 Multiple skin diseases in one dog. We often see dogs with hair loss that are not self traumatised due to itching. Sasha is a perfect example of how multiple skin diseases can be present in one dog. Sasha was referred to WAVES Dermatology for evaluation of circular areas of hairloss that has not responded to appropriate anti itch medications and antibiotics. After a thorough history and physical exam, we recommended skin biopsies for tissue testing. The result is that Sasha ...has a disease affecting his hair shaft and also a multidrug resistant bacterial infection. We started Sasha on a different antibiotic and treatment plan. 2 weeks later, Sasha is looking much better with hair regrowth. We will next see him in 6 weeks where we expect complete hair regrowth. If you have a pet with non resolving skin lesions, your vet may need to perform several tests to attain a definitive diagnosis. If required, they may refer you to a veterinary dermatologists for complicated cases. #wavesdermatology #veterinarydermatologist #wavesvethospital