Dr Aisling McGrath

MVB GPCert(Derm) PgC(SAD) MRCVS

Advanced Veterinary Practitioner in Small Animal Dermatology

About Aisling

Aisling graduated from University College Dublin, Ireland in 2011. Her interest in dermatology (skin & ear disease) started early in her career after working closely with a Small Animal Dermatologist. She was awarded her General Practitioner Certificate in Small Animal Dermatology in 2019. A year later in 2020, she achieved her Post Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Dermatology, and went on to be recognised by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in 2021 as an Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Dermatology. She is a member of the British Veterinary Dermatology Study Group, and also the European Society of Veterinary Dermatology.

Why might I need a dermatology consultation?

There can be a variety of symptoms associated with skin disease, which can include

• Scratching

• Loss of hair

• Inflamed red skin

• Excessive licking

• Sore ears

• Dry skin

There are lots of possible causes for skin disease, which can include

• Environmental allergies

• Food allergies

• Parasite

• Hormone issues e.g. thyroid

• Bacterial and fungal infections

• Auto Immune Disease

• Cancers of the skin

What to expect during my dermatology consultation?

An initial dermatology consultation usually lasts between 45 minutes and 1 hour. This longer duration consultation allows us to discuss in depth your pet's symptoms, history, perform a thorough examination, and also to take initial diagnostic samples if required.

Follow up dermatology consultations last between 20 and 30 minutes, and involve reassessing your animal's progress, and deciding a plan moving forwards.

How much will the consultation cost?

All our prices can be found here.