Veterinary dermatologist. Everyone needs their own doctor! What happens at an appointment with a veterinary dermatologist

Sometimes a skin problem occurs suddenly in pets and can cause suffering or obvious discomfort. Therefore, if your dog or cat itches incessantly, please do not put off visiting the doctor. This itching can be very debilitating.

Severe redness of the skin, sudden appearance of blisters, swelling of the muzzle and other rapidly increasing manifestations of the disease can also cause an emergency visit to the doctor.

In acute cases, qualified assistance for skin diseases can be provided in our clinic by a general veterinarian.

If you observe hair loss in your animal that is not associated with shedding, the periodic appearance of a rash or change in skin color, mild itching, active licking, ear inflammation, but this does not cause obvious discomfort in your pet, we recommend making an appointment with a veterinarian, since Skin symptoms that are similar in appearance may have different causes and require different treatments.

CAUSES OF DERMATOLOGICAL DISEASES IN ANIMALS AND THEIR MANIFESTATIONS

DIAGNOSIS OF SKIN DISEASES AND THEIR TREATMENT

To make a correct diagnosis, special skin tests are used: trichoscopy, scraping microscopy, cytology, fluorescent diagnostics, etc.

After examining the animal, the doctor will determine what studies are appropriate to conduct in each specific case.

Typically, these studies are carried out by our dermatologists at the initial appointment, which allows you to get results immediately, rather than after a few hours or days, and, accordingly, quickly prescribe the necessary treatment.

Blood tests are rarely informative for skin diseases. However, if endocrine disorders or diseases of internal organs are suspected, a specialist may recommend them. In addition, blood tests can be used to evaluate the condition of internal organs during long-term use of medications or after they are stopped.

In case of persistent infectious processes, bacteriological and mycological cultures are carried out to determine sensitivity to antibiotics.

If necessary, any tests can be taken at our veterinary clinic. However, we do not recommend doing this in advance, since a veterinary dermatologist will help you choose what is really necessary to avoid unnecessary financial costs.

Sometimes making a diagnosis can be simple and quick, in other cases, on the contrary, it requires painstaking work and a long time. But even in such a situation, your pet will receive help to reduce the manifestations of the disease.

Not all dermatological diseases can be cured once and for all. Some require maintenance therapy for a long time, sometimes for life. However, in most cases, it is possible to achieve a significant improvement in the quality of life and relieve the animal from the suffering caused by itching and inflammation of the skin.

HOW TO PREPARE AN ANIMAL FOR ADOPT?

In order for a visit to a dermatologist to be as informative as possible, try not to treat the affected areas of the skin or clean the animal’s ears, so that the veterinarian can see the real picture of the processes taking place and obtain reliable data from laboratory tests.

Do not distort information about animal care and feeding. This will allow you to diagnose and help your pet as quickly as possible.

PREVENTION OF SKIN DISEASES IN DOGS AND CATS

HOW MUCH DOES AN APPOINTMENT WITH A DERMATOLOGIST COST?

The cost of an appointment consists of two components - the cost of the appointment itself (including taking an anamnesis, examining the animal and giving recommendations) and the cost of additional studies necessary to make a diagnosis. Additional tests may vary for different diseases. This affects the total cost of the appointment.

As a rule, the initial visit requires a more detailed examination of the patient than repeated visits, and therefore it is somewhat more expensive than a repeated visit.

The portal Vet.Firmika.ru provides information about veterinary clinics in Moscow, where you can find a specialist in the treatment of skin diseases in animals: a veterinarian-dermatologist. We collected contact numbers of clinics, the cost of visiting doctors, and presented all this in visual and easy-to-compare tables. Feedback from clients of veterinary clinics who have already entrusted their pets to specialists will also be useful.

Veterinary dermatology is a truly complex and unique medical field. A veterinarian who specializes in it has to deal with many different skin diseases that are very common among animals. Since fur and skin always remain visible, their unkempt appearance will remind the owner and tell others about existing skin problems. A veterinarian-dermatologist not only diagnoses and identifies skin diseases in animals, but also selects the most effective treatment and successful methods of prevention.

Skin diseases in cats, dogs and other animals - symptoms and diagnosis

Based on his knowledge, a veterinarian dermatologist not only diagnoses skin diseases. Some diseases are direct symptoms of disorders in the functioning of organs and organ systems. For this reason, it is very important that the doctor has consistent logical thinking and patiently listens to the complaints and comments of cat and dog owners. It is these criteria that provide half the success in making the correct diagnosis. He will need to choose the right sequence of dermatological tests in order to save owners from unnecessary expenses.

The cost of an initial appointment with a veterinarian dermatologist, as a rule, consists of the cost of a call (if help is required at home), examination, collection of initial tests and selection of necessary materials for subsequent research.

Treatment of skin diseases and diseases in pets: features of procedures

Many owners believe that in order to cure skin diseases of cats, dogs and other pets, it is enough to simply periodically use special creams. Meanwhile, almost every disease also requires active adherence to dermatological diets. This is especially true for chronic diseases. For this reason, if a dermatologist at a veterinary clinic recommends thinking about changing his diet to treat an animal’s skin, it is worth purchasing a different food and choosing a suitable diet. Many experts prefer to simply prescribe a course of various medications, which are not always able to completely rid the pet of all skin manifestations.

Dermatological diseases can seriously harm animals in rare cases, but symptoms such as foul odors, hair loss, severe itching and similar symptoms can cause significant distress to owners. The unpleasant features of such diseases include the length of the recovery period, since the skin is a very large organ. To fully restore it, the body will need to spend a lot of resources and, accordingly, time. Therefore, if a pet has skin pathologies, the owner will have to be patient. And if you follow the recommendations of a veterinarian dermatologist, success will come soon.

How to choose a veterinary clinic with a dermatologist in Moscow?

Our portal provides visitors with detailed information about veterinary services in Moscow. The tables indicate the price and cost of dermatologist services for animals, in particular for the most popular procedures and treatment of skin diseases. The addresses and phone numbers of veterinary clinics will help you choose the most suitable geographical option, as well as clarify all the most important points when you call. Additional convenience is offered by reviews from animal owners who have already contacted a veterinary dermatologist at the selected clinic.

It's no secret that skin diseases in pets are very common and are the most annoying problems, as they are usually associated not only with changes in the pet's appearance, but also with significant anxiety.

Often dermatological diseases lead to itching, which bothers not only the animal itself, but also its owners.

Some diseases can be passed from dogs and cats to people, creating additional risks.

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Fortunately, unlike many other specialized fields of veterinary medicine, life-threatening diseases of the animal are not so common in the field of dermatology, however, on the other hand, not many dermatological diseases can be cured once and for all.

A second common problem, especially in dogs, is the complication of an initial skin disease by bacterial or fungal inflammation. This creates difficulties not only in treatment, but also in diagnosis, since when these complications develop, many diseases look very similar. Even special tests carried out at the initial stage of examination do not always help to detect which pathology is primary, and therefore requires longer and more thorough treatment.

Despite the fact that in the body all processes and organs are interconnected, the skin, such as the liver and kidneys, is an independent, largest organ in the body, and has “its own”, namely “skin” diseases, and not only reflects the state of the body generally. Therefore, when a skin disease appears, first of all you need to examine the skin, and not the blood, for example. And only when the doctor finds signs of a disease of another internal organ on the skin, is it reasonable to conduct blood tests or other diagnostic measures to identify a specific pathology.

It is important to remember that the main tool of a veterinary dermatologist is his head and knowledge, and tests provide only additional, albeit important information.

Unfortunately, veterinary dermatology in Russia has not developed practically for many years, and therefore the knowledge accumulated in this area has to be drawn mainly from foreign sources. In this regard, in the dermatology department of our clinic, we actively study English (this is a necessary condition for the work of a dermatologist in our clinic), purchase and study English-language literature on veterinary dermatology, attend international dermatological conferences held in other countries, and do internships in the world's leading veterinary universities.

The principles of diagnosis and treatment of dermatological pathologies in animals, which we use in our work, are the principles adopted as the basis of dermatology in Europe and the USA - countries with the highest level of development of veterinary medicine, and in particular, dermatology. Our conclusions issued to animals traveling abroad often meet with approving and respectful reviews from foreign colleagues.

We strive to ensure that the general level of veterinary dermatology in Russia steadily increases, not only within our clinic. Therefore, our doctors regularly conduct master classes, give lectures at various veterinary conferences in Russia and the CIS countries, and willingly advise doctors on the treatment of dermatological pathologies.

Unfortunately, participation in international conferences, foreign professional literature, and internship trips to other countries are very expensive. Therefore, the cost of services in our department may be slightly higher than the average cost of a doctor’s examination in Moscow. However, we hope that we will compensate for this difference with the knowledge gained and the ability to quickly and often with less research costs make a correct diagnosis for your pet, and therefore quickly prescribe appropriate, competent treatment.

You can register your pet by phone: 8 495 150-55-58 or via the registration form

What happens at an appointment with a veterinary dermatologist?

First of all, the doctor will examine the animal’s skin, the condition of its fur, ears and paws. To do this, before visiting a doctor, it is recommended not to wash or clean the ears of animals.

In this case, you will need to remember and answer a number of questions:

• When did your pet's skin problems start?
• Have you had any skin problems before?
• If the disease lasts a long time, does it have seasonal manifestations, that is, does it worsen in any seasons of the year?
• Are there other animals in the house and do they have skin problems?
• In what conditions is the animal kept (private house, apartment)?
• Is it treated for fleas and how often?

When you go to the clinic, you need to bring your test results, if any, with you. It is also necessary to remember:

• Was the animal given any treatment for this pathology and what helped.
• What is your pet's diet, including treats?
• What diseases has the animal suffered in the past and are there any current health problems other than skin ones?
• What medications is your pet currently taking?

In other words, a veterinarian dermatologist collects an anamnesis.

Establishing diagnosis

Sometimes after collecting an anamnesis and examining the animal, it is already possible to make a preliminary or final diagnosis. But in many cases, skin tests will be necessary - scraping, cytology and trichogram. Many skin diseases have a similar clinical picture, and tests help confirm or exclude a particular diagnosis. The dermatologist performs such tests directly at the appointment. In this case, you do not waste time waiting for test results and begin treatment immediately.

Some hormonal diseases have skin symptoms. If the doctor suspects one or another endocrine pathology, blood tests for hormones will also be necessary. In some cases, a general blood test and biochemistry will also be needed.

Treatment

Treatment is prescribed strictly individually and depends on the diagnosis. It is often necessary for the owner to have certain skills. Such as: treatment of the external auditory canal, bathing your pet, and the ability to properly use care products. You will be taught this in the clinic, at an appointment with a veterinary dermatologist.

Also, if necessary, the doctor will select the right diet.

Often, owners are very superficial about skin diseases in their pets. And they either self-medicate or follow the advice of breeders and friends. Which is a serious mistake!

At the same time, the most common diagnosis that owners give to their animals is food allergies. Allergies are indeed the most common disease in veterinary dermatology, but allergic reactions to food are the rarest. Other types of allergies are much more common. As a result, owners spend years choosing food and miss the time necessary for successful treatment, and the disease progresses.

We should not forget that skin diseases can be contagious not only to other animals, but also to humans. It is especially important to diagnose such pathologies and begin to treat them as early as possible.

In veterinary dermatology, diagnosis and treatment have their own specifics. Dosages of drugs and treatment periods often differ greatly from therapeutic ones. Such knowledge and skills require certain qualifications of a veterinarian. Therefore, in case of skin lesions, it is better to immediately consult a veterinary dermatologist.

Our doctors

Leonova Anastasia Vadimovna therapist, dermatologist, gl. doctor (Belanta-Shcherbinka)

Diseases of the skin and its appendages are widespread among dogs, cats and other animals that live not only on the street, but also in the apartment. At the same time, a significant part of skin diseases is transmitted through direct contact between a person and a pet, which creates a risk of infection for all family members. Timely detection and treatment of dermatological diseases is the responsibility of a veterinary dermatologist.

Areas of work of a veterinary dermatologist

During the initial appointment, a veterinarian-dermatologist examines the patient, collects anamnesis, asking the owner in detail about the peculiarities of feeding and walking, and possible contacts of the pet with other animals. Based on the results, he orders the necessary research. The latter may include:

• blood biochemistry;
• scraping;
• luminescence analysis;
• leukogram;
• trichogram and others.

After receiving the results, the veterinarian-dermatologist will carefully analyze them, make a diagnosis and prescribe treatment. The doctor will also give detailed advice on caring for your pet, feeding habits (if necessary, changing the diet, diet), and show you how to care for damaged skin areas.

When to Contact a Veterinary Dermatologist

A veterinary dermatologist will be needed if your pet has symptoms such as:

• severe itching;
• changes in the surface of the skin (peeling, redness, the appearance of ulcers or weeping spots);
• hair loss or fragility;
• unpleasant odor and others.

Modern laboratory equipment and reagents used in veterinary dermatology make it possible in some cases to obtain the results of the studies within 15-30 minutes after taking the material. This makes it possible to start treating the animal on the first day of treatment. The price for the services of a veterinarian-dermatologist in Moscow depends on many factors: the number and characteristics of the tests performed, examination, the use of medications and others.