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Cytology is one of the most valuable diagnostic tools in pets with skin and ear disorders. It is a quick and easy means of gathering a tremendous amount of diagnostic information and can be performed in-clinic.

At Cheshire Veterinary Dermatology cytology is at the heart of what we do. We also use it to monitor the response to treatment and to guide treatment changes and helps us determine if further testing is necessary such as a skin biopsy or culture and sensitivity.

There are different ways to obtain the samples from your pet including adhesive tape strips, hair plucks, skin scrapings, impression smears, ear smears and fine needle aspirates.

Cytology can help characterise the type of microbial infection as well as inflammatory cells. Cancers, fungal infections, parasites and autoimmune disease can also be detected.