Any in the area or any recommendations?

Any in the area or any recommendations?

You have stated you feed the raw diet. Just curious as to why you want to find a doggie dermatologist? (raw is supposed to be the best for skin issues; amongst other things)

My vet at three notch referred me to Dr. Robert Buerger in Baltimore, to help my golden retriever with his skin allergies....only other dermo in the (reasonable) area was in Northern Virginia. I really like Dr. Buerger, he's definitely helped my boy, but he only sees clients via vet referral. His website is Veterinary Dermatology Center - Dr. Robert Buerger - Home Page (http://www.vderm.com).

You have stated you feed the raw diet. Just curious as to why you want to find a doggie dermatologist? (raw is supposed to be the best for skin issues; amongst other things)

My dogs are fed raw but not my cat. She just won't do it.

My vet at three notch referred me to Dr. Robert Buerger in Baltimore, to help my golden retriever with his skin allergies....only other dermo in the (reasonable) area was in Northern Virginia. I really like Dr. Buerger, he's definitely helped my boy, but he only sees clients via vet referral. His website is Veterinary Dermatology Center - Dr. Robert Buerger - Home Page (http://www.vderm.com).

Dang, I was hoping for someone closer.

My dogs are fed raw but not my cat. She just won't do it.

What food does your cat eat? What are her skin issues?

For the record, I am not a veterinarian but do know a little about pet foods and nutrition.

Any in the area or any recommendations?

https://www.acvd.org/
Locations

James G. Jeffers, VMD, DACVD Phone: 301 977-9169
Animal Allergy & Dermatology Clinic
9039 Gaither Road
Gaithersburg MD, 20877 Hours:8am-5pm M-F
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Dr. Bruce L. Hansen Phone: 703-440-9206
Regional Veterinary Referral Center
6651-F Backlick Road
Springfield Virginia, 22150 Hours:M-F 9AM - 5 PM
Map Location The Regional Veterinary Referral Center (http://www.vetreferralcenter.com)

What food does your cat eat? What are her skin issues?

For the record, I am not a veterinarian but do know a little about pet foods and nutrition.

Wellness kibble. I really don't want to visit my vet because most vets just want to do prescribe a steroid to mask the symptoms. I can't find a single flea but she may be exhibiting the symptoms of flea dermatitis. She's always been a heavy groomer but she is really going at her back end near the base of her tail. She has some small scabby bumps and is losing hair. I figured I'd get a referral and just cut out all the bull crap to try and figure out whats going on.

Also.....if anyone doesn't mind sharing (PM me if you want) what the average cost of just getting in the door for allergy testing is?

Also.....if anyone doesn't mind sharing (PM me if you want) what the average cost of just getting in the door for allergy testing is?

Not cheap - I took both of my GRs to see Dr. Buerger at the same appointment, the bill was $1,100 to determine what testing was needed. Approximately $800 of the bill was to examine and give my younger dog the test, the rest was to examine my older GR and determine he didn't need more extensive tests at this time.

Not cheap - I took both of my GRs to see Dr. Buerger at the same appointment, the bill was $1,100 to determine what testing was needed. Approximately $800 of the bill was to examine and give my younger dog the test, the rest was to examine my older GR and determine he didn't need more extensive tests at this time.

My oh my, I knew it wouldn't be cheap but Damn!

Wellness kibble. I really don't want to visit my vet because most vets just want to do prescribe a steroid to mask the symptoms. I can't find a single flea but she may be exhibiting the symptoms of flea dermatitis. She's always been a heavy groomer but she is really going at her back end near the base of her tail. She has some small scabby bumps and is losing hair. I figured I'd get a referral and just cut out all the bull crap to try and figure out whats going on.

Assuming it hasn't already been done, I would have her thyroid checked out...a cat we had many years ago was doing the same thing and it turned out to be thyroid. We had a cream we put on his ear daily and it was never an issue again.
Maybe you should find another vet if you think the one you currently use will only prescribe steroids.

Also.....if anyone doesn't mind sharing (PM me if you want) what the average cost of just getting in the door for allergy testing is?
the vets office you go to I bet can do a blood allergy test which costs about 300.00 but then you have to commit to giving your cat allergy shots for the rest of his/her life are you up to committing to sticking your cat with a needle every other day at the beginning and working your way up to 1x a month if you are lucky if not then its not worth getting the testing.

my vet also said going to have the allergy testing done at the dermatologist will cost over 500 and maybe up to 1,000.00 then you have to commit to the same thing as I said above allergy shots. and a vile of the meds cost 90.00 and I was told the vile would last about 3 to 4 months but i guess it depends on what your vet charges as to how much it will cost you.

Wellness kibble. I really don't want to visit my vet because most vets just want to do prescribe a steroid to mask the symptoms. I can't find a single flea but she may be exhibiting the symptoms of flea dermatitis. She's always been a heavy groomer but she is really going at her back end near the base of her tail. She has some small scabby bumps and is losing hair. I figured I'd get a referral and just cut out all the bull crap to try and figure out whats going on.

If it is not fleas or thyroid, you may want to try switching foods. One of my cats was licking excessively and had scabs. After switching foods a few times and eliminating fish from her diet, the scabs and itching stopped. Some cats will have an extreme sensitivity to fleas- even one flea bite.

Dr. Bruce L. Hansen Phone: 703-440-9206
Regional Veterinary Referral Center
6651-F Backlick Road
Springfield Virginia, 22150 Hours:M-F 9AM - 5 PM
Map Location The Regional Veterinary Referral Center (http://www.vetreferralcenter.com)

This vet is AMAZING and well worth the drive. :yay:

This vet is AMAZING and well worth the drive. :yay:

Also, I only had to see Dr. Hansen once. He faxed his diagnosis and what was needed to treat my dog to my regular vet who could fill his prescriptions and provide regular check ups.

Assuming it hasn't already been done, I would have her thyroid checked out...a cat we had many years ago was doing the same thing and it turned out to be thyroid. We had a cream we put on his ear daily and it was never an issue again.
Maybe you should find another vet if you think the one you currently use will only prescribe steroids.


What kind of dog are we talking about? (Bred)

Has he/she been through any recent changes? Move/routine/baby/new pet etc