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Referring Vets & Forms

Please inform the client of the following information, or direct them to the client section of our website. To prepare for the initial consultation, the following information is important

Medical Records

If history is too large to fit into the space provided on the referral form, please send or fax the medical records including biopsies, blood panels, thyroid tests etc.

Bathing

Refrain from bathing the animal in any medicated shampoo for 3 to 7 days before the appointment.

Food

Write down the brand name of food that is being fed as well as its first 5 ingredients - or - just cut out the ingredient label on the side of most bags of food. Also write down the names of any cookies, biscuits, treats or human food that is being fed regularly.

Shampoos & Medications

Gather up any shampoos or medications that you have used within the last 4 to 6 months and bring them in with you.

To prepare for skin testing, the following restrictions apply

NO long acting Cortisone, Depomedrol or Allergy Desensitization injections 7 WEEKS before appointment.
NO Prednisone, Deltasone, Cortisone, Dexasone/Dexamethasone or Vanectyl-P tabs or injections, 3 WEEKS before appointment.
NO Antihistamines 2 WEEKS before appointment. Note: dog is on Atopica/Cyclosporine no withdrawl needed.
NO Glucocorticoid topicals (eye drops/ointments, ear drops/ointments, skin drops/ointments) 2 WEEKS before appointment. Note: dog is on Atopica/Cyclosporine no withdrawl needed.
In order to ease the itchiness that will likely prevail once stopping the above drugs, you can use an oatmeal based shampoo/rinse with cold water daily or you could use drugs such as Diazepam to relax the nerves.
It is not uncommon for us to do an initial consultation on an animal who is using any of the above drug therapies. We are still able to begin our specific therapies and perform other valuable tests which will replace the need for the above medications.

Other consultation information

The first consultation generally lasts about 1 hour. There is no additional charge for consultations which exceed the hour. If intradermal skin testing is performed, the appointment will last anywhere between 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
We have a strict cancellation policy, which requires 24 hours notification, otherwise the client will be billed and/or be put on a prepayment probation in order to book the replacing appointment. We will do our best to confirm the appointment with the client, however it would help everyone concerned if you could point this out to your client.
Price breakdowns are as follows: ( medications, tests, treatments, professional services and GST are additional).
At our Lower Mainland locations, the initial consultation is $159.50 Follow up exams are $82.50 any appointments over 3 months from previous appointment is considered a new consult $159.50.
Intra Dermal Skin Testing is $319.50 (~80 different allergens; mild sedative given; 25 minute in house test with results in 5 to 10 minutes) Allergy Desensitization Serum is $189.50-$209.50 (10 - 12 ml serum vial, 1st one lasts 6 to 9 months, then the next vial lasts approximately 1 year).
Payment policies: Visa, Mastercard, Interac, Cash, MediCard accepted (must be approved before appointment), NO CHEQUES!! Payment is due at time of service.

*Prices subject to change without notice, please call us for most up to date fee’s.

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