Publications by our dermatologists
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS:
 Bassett RJ, Burton GG, Robson DC. Juvenile cellulitis in an 8-month-old dog. Aust Vet J. 2005 May;
83(5): 280-2
 Bassett RJ, Burton GG, Robson DC. Recurrent flank alopecia in a Tibetan Terrier. Aust Vet J. 2005
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May;83(5):276-9
Bassett RJ, Burton GG, Robson DC. Antibiotic responsive ulcerative dermatoses in German Shepherd
Dogs with mucocutaneous pyoderma. Aust Vet J. 2004 Aug;82(8):485-9
Bassett RJ, Burton GG, Robson DC (2004). Efficacy of an Acetic Acid/Boric Acid Ear Cleaning
Solution for Treatment and Prophylaxis of Malassezia sp. Otitis Externa Aust Vet Practit 34:79
Burton G, Burrows A, Walker R, Robson D, Bassett R, Bryden S, Hill A. Efficacy of cyclosporin in
the treatment of atopic dermatitis in dogs--combined results from two veterinary dermatology referral
centres. Aust Vet J. 2004 Nov;82(11):681-5
Burton G, Mason KVM. Do postvaccinal sarcomas occur in Australian cats? Australian Veterinary
Journal 1997. 75: 102-106
Burton G. (1996) Sarcoptic mange and iatrogenic hyperadrenocorticoidism in a dog undergoing
hyposensitisation for atopy based on RAST testing. Aust Vet Practit 26
Burton G, and Mason K. (1998) The possible role of prednisolone in 'zinc responsive dermatosis Aust
Vet Practit 28:20
Burton G, Shipstone M, Burrows A: Veterinary Guidelines for Flea Control in Australian Dogs and
Cats. (2003) Aust Vet Pract
Robson DC, Burton GG, Bassett R, et al. Eight cases of demodicosis caused by a long-bodied
Demodex species (1997-2002). Aust Vet Pract 2003;33(2):64-72
Robson DC, Burton GG. Cyclosporin: applications in small animal dermatology. Vet Dermatol. 2003
Feb;14(1):1-9
Robson DC, Burton GG, Lorimer MF. Cytological examination and physical characteristics of the anal
sacs in 17 clinically normal dogs. Aust Vet J. 2003 Jan-Feb;81(1-2):36-41
Robson D. Review of the properties and mechanisms of action of cyclosporine with an emphasis on
dermatological therapy in dogs, cats and people. Vet Rec.2003 Jun 21;152(25):768-72
Robson D. Review of the pharmacokinetics, interactions and adverse reactions of cyclosporine in
people, dogs and cats. Vet Rec. 2003 Jun 14;152(24):739-48
ARTICLES AND ABSTRACTS IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS:
 Bassett Review of allergen specific immunotherapy in canine and feline atopic dermatitis Australian
College of Veterinary Scientists Dermatology Chapter Science Week Proceedings 2006, Gold Coast
 Bassett RJ Lupus erythematosus - human & veterinary syndromes: update on pathophysiology &
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classification systems Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Dermatology Chapter Science Week
Proceedings 2007, Gold Coast: 94
Bassett RJ Sunscreens: which, when, why? Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Dermatology
Chapter Science Week Proceedings 2007, Gold Coast: 118
Bassett RJ Uveodermatological syndrome without uveitis. Proceedings of the first Australasian
Veterinary Dermatology Forum, Double Bay, Sydney 22-23 February 2002.
BassettRJ Troublesome cutaneous neoplasias Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Dermatology
Chapter Science Week Proceedings 2008, Gold Coast
Burton GG, Robson DC, Bassett RJ, Kiermeir A (2002) A pilot trial on the effect of cyclosporin on
intradermal skin testing in dogs with atopic dermatitis. Veterinary Dermatology 13(4), p 222
 Burton GG Equine Urticaria case studies. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Dermatology
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Chapter Science Week Proceedings 2005, Gold Coast
Burton GG How I treat equine dermatophytosis. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists
Dermatology Chapter Science Week Proceedings 2005, Gold Coast
Burton GG Pathophysiology of pruritus. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Dermatology
Chapter Science Week Proceedings 2006, Gold Coast
Burton GG The future of immunotherapy for canine atopic dermatitis. Australian College of Veterinary
Scientists Dermatology Chapter Science Week Proceedings 2006, Gold Coast
Burton GG Feline herpes dermatitis. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Dermatology Chapter
Science Week Proceedings 2007, Gold Coast
Burton GG Histopathology case presentations: guide to management. Australian College of Veterinary
Scientists Dermatology Chapter Science Week Proceedings 2007, Gold Coast
Burton GG Atopic phenotypes, implications for IgE testing and does this affect ASIT outcome.
Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Dermatology Chapter Science Week Proceedings 2009,
Gold Coast
Burton GG MacDonald B Management of pemphigus foliaceous. Australian College of Veterinary
Scientists Dermatology Chapter Science Week Proceedings 2004, Gold Coast
Burton GG Clinical uses of pimecrolimus. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Dermatology
Chapter Science Week Proceedings 2004, Gold Coast
Burton GG Two unusual manifestations of nasal hypopigmentation. Australian College of Veterinary
Scientists Dermatology Chapter Science Week Proceedings 2003, Gold Coast
Burton GG Unusual presentation of furunculitic pemphigus foliaceous. Australian College of
Veterinary Scientists Dermatology Chapter Science Week Proceedings 2007, Gold Coast
Burton GG. Cutaneous asthenia in Burmese cats, a vasculopathic reaction? World Congress of
Dermatology, San Francisco 2000
Burton GG, Approach to non-inflammatory alopecia in the dog. ESVD meeting, Mainz 2007
Burton GG. Common skin neoplasia of the cat. ESVD meeting, Mainz 2007
Burton GG. Feline dermatology : Approach to Non-inflammatory alopecia. ESVD meeting, Mainz
2007
Burton GG. Treatment of hypothyroidism and hyeradrenocorticoidism. ESVD meeting, Mainz 2007
Burton GG. Feline dermatology: Approach to nodular diseases of the skin. ESVD meeting, Mainz 2007
Robson DC, Morton D, Burton GG, Basset RJ. In vitro ceruminolytic activity of 24 ear cleaners against
standardised synthetic canine cerumen. (Abst.) 24th Proceedings of the North American Veterinary
Dermatology Forum, Savannah, Georgia: 217
Robson DC, Moss SM, Trott DJ, Burton GG, Bassett RB. Degradation of In vitro efficacy of a
refrigerated ticarcillin-clavulanic acid solution against susceptible Pseudomonas aeruginosa and
Staphylococcus intermedius isolates over a four week period. (Abst.) Vet Dermatol. 2008 19 S1: 48
Robson DC. Otic bacterial culture in otitis externa: diagnostic enlightenment or diagnostic lie?
Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Dermatology Chapter Science Week Proceedings 2008,
Gold Coast: 86-90
Robson DC, Morton D, Burton GG, Basset RJ. In vitro ceruminolytic activity of 23 ear cleaners against
standardised synthetic canine cerumen: preliminary results. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists
Dermatology Chapter Science Week Proceedings 2008, Gold Coast: 98-103
Robson DC. Malasseiza: mechanisms of possible drug resistance. Australian College of Veterinary
Scientists Dermatology Chapter Science Week Proceedings 2007, Gold Coast: 63-67
Robson DC. Overview of the histopathology of selected sterile immune mediated diseases. Australian
College of Veterinary Scientists Dermatology Chapter Science Week Proceedings 2007, Gold Coast:
74-77
Robson DC. Introduction to psychotropic drugs – mechanisms of action. Australian College of
Veterinary Scientists Dermatology Chapter Science Week Proceedings 2006, Gold Coast: 23-29
 Robson DC. Cyclosporin for canine atopic dermatitis. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists
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Dermatology Chapter Science Week Proceedings 2006, Gold Coast: 98-102
Robson DC, Moss SM, Trott DJ, Burton GG, Bassett RB. In vitro efficacy of a ticarcillin-clavulanic
acid solution. Australian College of Veterinary Scientists Dermatology Chapter Science Week
Proceedings 2003, Gold Coast: 10–11
Robson DC Aerobiology Part 2: Pollen characteristics and relevance for immunotherapy Australian
College of Veterinary Scientists Dermatology Chapter Science Week Proceedings 2009, Gold Coast
BOOK CHAPTERS:
 Burton GG, Mason K. (1999) Eosinophilic granuloma complex in A practical guide to feline
dermatology GuaguereE and Prelaud P Merial.
 Burton GG (2006). The cat with non-healing wounds, in Rand J Problem-based feline medicine
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Elsevier Saunders pub
Mason KV & Robson DC. Clinical pearls of wisdom: practice tips for skin cases. In: Advances in
Veterinary Dermatology Vol. 4 (Ed. Thoday KL, Foil, CS & Bond R), Blackwell Publishing, Oxford,
254–266