Allergy shots which is also known as immunotherapy or desensitization, has been one of the safest, non-drug method to treat allergies in people and animals for many years. It also remains one of the more challenging aspects of dermatology to master. Even though at D4A we feel the intradermal allergy (skin) test is the best [...] Read more »
Why Veterinary Research Matters
Reading about the recent study where researchers at Cambridge University took cells from the lining of paraplegic dogs’ noses and injected them into their spines, improving their ability to move their hind legs reminded me of why I get excited about clinical research. See this awesome video of Jasper before and after therapy- “Click Here” [...] Read more »
Spokane, Washington
In January of 2012, Dermatology for Animals joined Pet Emergency Clinic and Referral Center including Veterinary Surgical Specialists and Inland Empire Veterinary Imaging in Spokane, Washington. Doctors Thomas Lewis and Rose Miller are board certified Veterinary Dermatologists that are now working and treating patients at this hospital. Dr. Miller spent her childhood in Coeur d’Alene, [...] Read more »
CONGRATULATIONS!
The staff at Dermatology for Animals would like to congratulate Dr. Darren Berger and Dr. Rose Miller on passing the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology board exam! They both are a valuable part of our team and we could not be more ecstatic! Dr. Darren Berger and Dr. Rose Miller began their residency with Dermatology [...] Read more »
Puppy Love: Pugs and Kisses, Oh, and Ear flushes
When I was in general practice, some of my favorite cases were new puppies as this gave me the opportunity to try to educate people early on regarding some of preventative measures that can be taken in order to control for possible ear and skin problems in the future as well as help their pet [...] Read more »
The BEAR Necessity:
Although the majority of the cases that walk through the door are dogs, cats and the occasional horse, every once in a while we each get the lucky call to come help with a wild animal. In our Albuquerque practice we have been fortunate to get to work with a wildlife rescue who recently had [...] Read more »
A New Approach to Immunotherapy
Allergen specific immunotherapy, also sometimes called “allergy shots,” is often the preferred method of treatment for atopic dermatitis (allergic skin and ear disease triggered by environmental allergens such as dust mites, pollens, molds, etc.). After allergies have been diagnosed and allergy testing is performed on a patient, an individualized allergen serum is formulated based [...] Read more »
Becoming a Veterinary Specialist
My journey to becoming a Veterinary Dermatologist. Many people understand what it takes to become a veterinarian, which includes numerous years of college and four years of veterinary school, but they do not always understand what it takes to become a veterinary specialist. As a veterinarian who just finished my residency, I think I have [...] Read more »
D4A staff
Many of our doctors have taken this forum to discuss clinical cases, diseases and medications, however, I would like to use it to introduce you to our wonderful and devoted staff who get too little credit and recognition for all that they do to ensure your pets get the best care possible. With this being [...] Read more »
Pyogranulomatous Dermopanniculitis
Louie is a beautiful and beloved Bearded Collie who came to see Dermatology for Animals after a mysterious wound appeared on the inside of his right front leg. Numerous different treatments had been tried, but there was no response and his wound was continuing to get bigger and bigger. The owners and the veterinarian who [...] Read more »
