- Since sedation is often required, we ask that you NOT FEED your
companion animal at least 6-8 hours prior to your scheduled appointment
(water is okay, but should be withheld an hour before the appointment) - STOP all of the following medications:
- fish oil supplements (10 days before the test)
- injectable corticosteroids (at least 35-42 days before the test)
- oral corticosteroids (21-28 days before the test)
- topical corticosteroids (14-21 days before the test)-Note: This includes
- ear medications
- antihistamines (14 days before the test, e.g., Benadryl®, Zyrtec®
etc.) - tranquilizer medications (acepromazine) (10 days before test)
- routine vaccinations (28 days before the test)
- tyrosine kinase inhibitors (unknown effects on skin test)
- fish oil supplements (10 days before the test)
- You do NOT need to stop:
- non-steroid containing ear products, shampoos, or other topical products
- non-steroidal inflammatory medications (e.g., Deramaxx®, Rimadyl®,
etc.) - antibiotics (oral, topical, injectable)
- anti-yeast medications
- anti-seizure medications
- heartworm prevention medications
- insecticides
- thyroid supplementation
- Cyclosporine (Atopica®)- but, a lower dose/frequency would be ideal
- If you have a question, please call for further details
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Raritan Veterinarian
Animerge
21 US HWY 206
Raritan, NJ 08869
908-418-4476
Animerge
21 US HWY 206
Raritan, NJ 08869
908-418-4476