Dr. Robert Hilton

Articles and information

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1 How to Make an Appointment

How to Make an Appointment for Dr Rob to help you with your pet
22 KB • PDF File • 20 September 2021
2 Dermatology Services Price List

92 KB • PDF File • 29 April 2022
Allergic Skin Disease in a Nutshell

The cause(s) of itch and how we deal with allergic and atopic dermatitis. These two pages summarize cause and approach to allergy and allergic dermatitis in the dog and include a treatment plan template.
15 KB • PDF File • 14 January 2012
Allergy in dogs - Treating the itch (pruritus)

Treating itch in atopic dermatitis and allergy in dogs Symptomatic Managing Allergic Skin Disease in Dogs Prednisolone vs Cyclosporine vs Oclacitinib vs Lokivetmab Benefits , indications , contraindications of each option in dogs
1.7 MB • PDF File • 16 December 2018
Allergy Infections and Ears AP Sept 2019

Current information giving an overview of the treatment and diagnosis of common allergic diseases of dogs, skin infections and ear disease
3.0 MB • PDF File • 8 September 2019
Apoquel Oclacitinib Information

These are the slides from a recent series of presentations given to veterinarians and nurses by Dr Rob Hilton on Oclacitinib ( Apoquel Zoetis) It should be taken as general information and owners need to consult with their veterinarian or a veterinary dermatologist to ensure that this is the appropriate treatment for their dog.
3.8 MB • PDF File • 2 April 2016
Atopic Dermatitis, Food Allergy and other Causes of Canine Pruritus

Presentation covering Atopic dermatitis in dogs and cats and aspects of food allergy/reactions, including the limitations of hydrolyzed diets
1.6 MB • PDF File • 8 April 2013
Barrier Function and Atopic Dermatitis in Dogs

Barrier function repair is a valuable tool in a combination approach to managing atopic dermatitis in dogs
428 KB • PDF File • 26 June 2011
Cyclosporine in cats with atopic dermatiis

Cyclosporine is widely used off label in cats by many Veterinary Dermatologists with good results and less serious side effects than long term corticosteroids
111 KB • PDF File • 20 May 2011
Demodicosis (Demodectic mange, Demodex), Sarcoptes and ear mite (Otodectes) treatment

This information is for Veterinarians. Owners are strongly advised to consult with their veterinarians before undertaking treatment. Demodectic mange is a sign of an inherited or acquired defect in the immune system and no treatment is 100% successful in all cases. Sarcoptic mange is severely itchy and highly contagious to both other dogs and people. Professional advice is essential
66 KB • PDF File • 28 August 2016
Diet elimination trial. Recipies and Protocol

To diagnose food based allergy and reactions. What to use and for how long. Commercial dry low allergen and sensitive skin diets are not accurate enough to DIAGNOSE food allergy and reactions in a significant number of cases.
19 KB • PDF File • 3 October 2012
Discoid lupus erythematosus in the dog

The most common immune mediated skin disease in Australia. Recently, reports of successful use of Apoquel (oclacitinib) have been reported for this condition. This article will be updated. All information within the article is still current however many cases will respond to standard doses of oclacitinib twice a day and may be maintained on once-a-day treatment in many cases.
827 KB • PDF File • 3 December 2013
Ear Disease (Otitis Externa) - why treatments can fail

Treatment of ear disease is NEVER simple. A primary cause (often allergy) starts the infection off then damage to the ear from the infection keeps it going. This article explains why treatments fail to control ear infections in dogs with otitis externa
1.6 MB • PDF File • 20 October 2017
Epitheliotropic Lymphoma of dogs

Presentation by Dr Rob Hilton on presentation and treatment options for epitheliotropic lymphoma in dogs. Canine epitheliotropic lymphoma is a pleomorphic disease with several stages, often co-existing and can be very pruritic
1.3 MB • Microsoft Power Point • 8 December 2016
Essential Fatty Acid therapy

Review written by Dr Rob Hilton on the use of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids to assist in the treatment of allergy and atopic dermatitis in dogs. In addition to allergy, these supplements may be of some value in the management of certain animal cancers
76 KB • PDF File • 13 March 2011
Food allergy in dogs Abbreviated protocol

A short prednisolone covered food trial in dogs has been shown to reduce the time it takes to make a diagnosis of food allergy. Now rereferred to a food-induced atopic dermatitis
154 KB • PDF File • 9 October 2021
Groomers Itchy dogs and skin infections

A presentation given in 2019 by Dr Rob Hilton on Pruritic dogs and skin infections
4.2 MB • PDF File • 1 July 2019
Groomers Presentation Structure Function and Shampoos

A presentation given in 2019 by Dr's Rob Hilton on Skin Structure Function and Shampoos
2.0 MB • PDF File • 1 July 2019
Immune Mediated Diseases

Notes from a lecture given by Dr Rob Hilton covering the diagnosis and treatment of pemphigus foliaceus, discoid lupus erythematosus, juvenile cellulitis (puppy strangles) and vasculitis in dogs and cats. Recently, reports of successful use of Apoquel (oclacitinib) have been reported for pemphigus foliaceus, discoid and cutaneous lupus and vasculitis . This article will be updated. All information within the article is still current however many cases will respond to standard doses of oclacitinib twice a day and may be maintained on once-a-day treatment in some cases.
3.3 MB • PDF File • 13 March 2011
Mast cell tumours in dogs and cats

Review written in 2005 by Dr Rob Hilton on canine and feline mast cell tumours. Recently, there has been further progress with chemotherapy of these nasty tumours
518 KB • PDF File • 13 March 2011
Nose and Nasal Planum Diseases

Common Diseases of the Dog Nose and Nasal Planum with emphasis on Discoid Lupus Erythematosus Recently, reports of successful use of Apoquel (oclacitinib) have been reported for this condition. This article will be updated. All information within the article is still current however many cases will respond to standard doses of oclacitinib twice a day and may be maintained on once-a-day treatment in many cases.
3.9 MB • PDF File • 16 September 2014
Old dog inflammatory skin diseases

Old dogs uncommonly acquire new food or environmental allergies unless they are moved to a totally new environment. This article discusses the diagnosis and treatment of the following: Drug reactions Hepatocutaneous syndrome (metabolic epidermal necrolysis) Epitheliotropic lymphoma Calcinosis cutis
2.0 MB • PDF File • 9 October 2021
Pododermatitis - foot diseases of dogs

Review of the diagnosis and treatment of pododermatitis (inflammation of the feet) in dogs with special reference to interdigital cyst/nodules, comedone syndrome and immune-mediated pododermatitis
2.0 MB • PDF File • 30 January 2021
Pruritic Cat Clinical Review

Allergic and non-allergic inflammatory and itchy skin diseases of the cat. How to systematically diagnose the cause of allergic skin disease in cats and options to manage the cat with long term feline atopic dermatitis. This article is intended as guidance for veterinarians. Owners are advised to consult with a veterinarian skilled in veterinary dermatology.
585 KB • PDF File • 20 August 2017
Pseudomonas otitis

Chronic ear infections, especially those infected with Pseudomonas bacteria, can be difficult to treat but most can be controlled with appropriate medical treatment.
90 KB • PDF File • 13 March 2011
Scaling dermatitis of dogs

Lecture notes by Dr Rob Hilton on scaling dermatitis in dogs with special referance to nasal hyperkeratosis (nose hyperkeratosis of Labradors), hepatocutaneous syndrome and sebaceous adenitis
3.8 MB • PDF File • 13 March 2011
Skin infections in dogs and cats

Bacterial and yeast infections of the skin are very common and complicate most skin diseases of dogs and cats. Success depends on recognising the type of infection and using the right drugs at full dose rates for long enough.
912 KB • PDF File • 13 March 2011