Board certified
veterinary dermatologists on VIN (an online discussion forum for veterinarians) have said that based on their experience Apoquel is a very good medication to help treat itching in allergic dogs but it is not effective in all cases.
We are also excited to be one of the only veterinary hospitals in San Diego to have
veterinary dermatologists on staff!
Not exact matches
When a food allergy is suspected, the
veterinary dermatologist will recommend that you put your pet
on something called a «food elimination diet» that will help determine which food item your pet is reacting to.
As you can see, when your pet needs the specialized care of a
veterinary dermatologist, all of the intensive training and additional education outlined above is focused
on helping your pet to recover and / or enjoy the highest quality of life while living with the condition.
Note: While
on a food elimination diet, it is very important not to feed your pet anything other than the elimination diet and treats and medications that are expressly approved by your
veterinary dermatologist.
Keynote speaker Karen Moriello, who will present some of her latest research findings during the Congress, is Professor of Dermatology at the University of Wisconsin - Madison's School of
Veterinary Medicine and a self confessed cat enthusiast; she will be joined
on the topic by Aiden Foster from the UK to look at diagnostics, the itchy cat, viral infections and skin disease, ringworm, flea control, demodicosis, dermatological manifestations of stress, ENT for the
dermatologist and immune - mediated skin diseases.
You can find a board certified
dermatologist on the American College of
Veterinary Dermatology website.
Veterinary dermatologists focus
on these subtle differences by using biopsy, video otoscopy, intradermal allergy testing, and many other diagnostic techniques.
We consult and refer to a Dallas - based
Veterinary Dermatologist and are knowledgeable
on allergic skin (including the ear) diseases and their care and maintenance.
Most
veterinary dermatologists recommend 8 to 12 weeks, which is a long time to be strict
on the diet but that is the only way to detect food allergic dogs.
American College of
Veterinary Dermatology (DACVD) Information
on board - certified
Dermatologists
Veterinary dermatologist Dr. Ursula Thomas explains
on my national Steve Dale's Pet World radio show that there are many reasons dogs...
Because dogs can not speak for themselves, dog owners are responsible for making sure that their pets» medical needs are met; but as the
veterinary field continues to expand and specialize — with
veterinary internists, cardiologists, neurologists,
dermatologists, ophthalmologists, radiologists, surgeons, nutritionists, criticalists, and dentists — pet owners can feel overwhelmed when trying to decide
on the best treatment for their dog.