Welcome
Dr. Elizabeth Layne, DVM and Dr. Linda Frank, DVM are Board Certified Veterinary Dermatologists® currently serving the Bozeman, Montana area periodically at 360 Pet Medical.
WHAT IS VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY?
Veterinary dermatology is the specialty that treats all aspects of skin, ear, and claw diseases in animals. This includes allergies, infections, parasites, autoimmune diseases, hormonal problems, and skin cancers. These specialists have 3-4 years of additional training after veterinary school. They work with your family veterinarian in the same way a specialist physician works with your family doctor.
Learn more from The American College of Veterinary Dermatology.
MAKING AN APPOINTMENT
Referral from your family veterinarian is preferred. If you do not have a family veterinarian indicate that on the client information form here.
To schedule an appointment have your family veterinarian fill in the referring veterinarian form here.
When these forms have been received you can contact 360 Pet Medical (406-551-2360) for scheduling.
Please note: Dr. Layne and Dr. Frank are not able to provide medical advice for pets they have not yet examined. If you are uncertain if your pet needs a specialist, ask your family veterinarian to contact us to discuss the case.
YOUR APPOINTMENT
Plan at least one hour for your initial appointment. After discussing the details of your pet’s skin problem, Dr. Layne or Dr. Frank will thoroughly examine your pet’s skin and ears and perform standard tests. If additional tests are needed these will be discussed. Prescriptions might be filled at 360 Pet Medical, or you can obtain them from your family veterinarian or an online pharmacy. Follow-up appointments will be discussed prior to the end of your visit. A summary of instructions will be emailed to you and your family veterinarian. After you have established care for your pet you will be able to ask specific questions via email.
WHAT TO BRING
Document all medications and treatments that you are giving your pet. This includes pills, sprays, shampoos, ear cleaners/ointments, dietary supplements. Either bring the bottles/packages or take photos of the labels and ingredient lists. Don’t forget flea/tick and heartworm preventive products.
Bring a list of foods and treats that you feed your pet.
Do not bathe your pet or clean the ears for at least 5 days prior to your visit.
If intradermal testing or skin biopsy are anticipated, do not feed your pet the morning of your visit (water is okay).
SERVICES
In addition to detailed review of your pet’s medical history and thorough dermatologic examination, dermatology specialists provide the following:
Serum tests for allergen-specific immunotherapy (allergy shots or drops) to treat environmental allergies.
Skin biopsy with advanced interpretation.
Diagnosis and treatment of complex/chronic ear infections.
Diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and immune-mediated skin diseases (for example pemphigus foliaceus, sebaceous adenitis, perianal fistulas).
Diagnosis and treatment of hair loss disorders (such as Alopecia X, seasonal flank alopecia, color-dilution alopecia).
ABOUT DR. LAYNE
Dr. Layne is excited to bring more options for veterinary specialty care to Montana. She grew up in Missoula and attended the University of Washington and Colorado State University. She moved home to Montana after receiving her DVM in 2002. In 2013 she began dermatology specialty training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Layne achieved certification by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2017. She stayed on at the UW as an instructor for 2 years before moving to BluePearl Veterinary Specialists in the Salt Lake Valley. She and her husband have two cats and one dog, and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.
ABOUT DR. FRANK
Dr. Linda Frank is looking forward to providing veterinary dermatology care to the region. She received her BS from Cornell University, an MS from the University of Connecticut, and her DVM from Tufts University School of veterinary Medicine. Dr. Frank practiced for 2 years in mixed animal practice in Northern Idaho and 1 year in small animal practice in San Diego before completing a dermatology residency at the University of Florida and achieving certification in the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 1991. She was on faculty at the University of Tennessee from 1991-2022. Dr. Frank has over 80 peer-reviewed publications and has given over 100 research and clinical education presentations. She and her husband have recently relocated to Gardiner with their two dogs, bird, and horse to enjoy the many outdoor activities Montana has to offer.