What is a veterinary dermatologist?
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How do I schedule an appointment with LGA Dermatology Center?
When making an appointment, the client is asked to complete a history form. The regular veterinarian should fax to us pertinent parts of the pet's medical record prior to the appointment (i.e labwork, histopathology reports, culture results).
 
When is the center open for appointments?
LGA Dermatology is open Monday through Friday with appointment hours beginning at 8:00 AM and ending at 5:00 PM.
 
How do I arrange for my horse to be seen by the dermatologist?
The procedure is basically the same as for the companion animal. A referral from your general equine practitioner is required. The case will not be seen at the LGA Dermatology Center. We will travel to your vet's facility or possibly to your stable for an additional travel fee of $85/ hour. We prefer to see more than one equine case in a trip so typically the referring vet will arrange for several horses to be seen at the same session. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding this policy.
 
What does an appointment cost?
A first time initial visit and consultation for a companion animal costs $160.00 and for a horse costs $180.00. This cost does not include the price of first line diagnostics like skin scrapings, cytologies and cultures, or therapeutic medications which may be prescribed. The cost for intradermal skin testing for allergy is $240.00 for small animals and $295.00 for horses. We provide estimates prior to major procedures. Feel free to ask us about any of our pricing.
 
What forms of payment are accepted?
Cash
Check
Mastercard
Visa
Debit card
 
What happens during a typical dermatologic appointment?
The taking of a complete and thorough medical history is essential to understanding the patient's disease process. Physical and dermatologic examinations follow and minor procedures like skin scraping (for mites), cytology (for secondary pathogens like bacteria and yeast), and cultures are often required to assess complicating factors. Diagnostic and therapeutic choices will be made based on the assessment of your pet's individualized situation. Estimates will be provided for major procedures if they are recommended. Examples of such procedures include biopsies, video-otoscopy and allergy testing.
 
What drugs should be discontinued prior to intradermal skin testing for allergies?
Oral steroids- 4 weeks
Injectable steroids- 10-12 weeks
Topical steroids (skin, eye, ears)- 2 weeks
Oral antihistamines- 2 weeks
Fatty Acid oral supplementation- 2 weeks
Tranquilizers- 2-3 days
 
 
  		 

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