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Veterinary Dermatology Animals are susceptible to hundreds of skin disorders. Since many of these diseases and infectious parasites display very similar symptoms, knowing the subtle differences takes specialized training. Enhanced animal dermatology care is preferred by pet owners everywhere. With discoveries relating to animal health growing each year at a phenomenal rate, general veterinarians are hard pressed to keep up with the immense volumes of information. Thus, the need for specialists. Veterinary dermatology is one of eighteen specialties recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Animal dermatology and animal allergies are complicated diseases and take years of education to be able to properly diagnose and treat. Pet owners benefit from the growing practice of specialization. Their general veterinarian can concentrate on keeping abreast with advancements in total animal health, and call upon the veterinary dermatologist for specific consultations whenever the situation warrants more in-depth animal dermatology knowledge. Referral Process The doctors work closely with general practice veterinarians in the seven state geographic area serviced by the Dermatology Clinic for Animals. Your primary veterinarian identifies skin disorders to the best of his or her ability and when uncomplicated treatment is warranted, recommends the proper approach to solving the problem. When a disorder fails to respond to the general treatment, primary veterinarians turn to the doctors at the Dermatology Clinic for Animals for help. They advise their patient's owners to schedule an appointment with one of the dermatology specialists. The doctor reviews the medical history file provided by the referring veterinarian in addition to gathering specific observations from the pet owner. Armed with case history and owner observations, the dermatology specialist draws upon advanced education and experience in the veterinary dermatology field to diagnose the cause of the animal's discomfort. Based upon their conclusions, a course of treatment is prescribed, and often administered by the referring veterinarian.
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