Business Details
46 Years
experience
Expert Veterinary Dermatology Services
Animal Allergy & Dermatology Center, Inc. (ADG) is a United States-based, privately-owned veterinary dermatology specialty company founded in 1980 by Dr. Craig Griffin. We operate under the name Animal Dermatology Clinic and are recognized as a national and international leader in innovative veterinary dermatology, providing unsurpassed care to patients and valuable peace of mind for pet owners. With over 40 primary and satellite locations in the United States, as well as facilities in Australia and New Zealand, we bring unique, specialized dermatology care to pets.Our team of over 60 veterinary specialists actively engages in clinical care, research, and academic training to advance the field of veterinary dermatology. We pioneered the first non-academic American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD)-approved Residency Training Program and have mentored over 35 doctors to Diplomate status. Our core values of teamwork, respect, pioneering innovation, integrity, compassion, and character guide our commitment to enriching the lives of pets and their families through state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and treatment techniques.
Services
Allergy Testing
Chronic Skin Disorders
Food Allergy Diagnostics
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Surgical Procedures
In-House Diagnostic Testing
Venomous Insect Testing
Equine Dermatology
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer the world's largest ACVD-approved veterinary dermatology residency program.
- Our team includes past ACVD presidents and award-winning specialists.
- We provide state-of-the-art diagnostic tools like video otoscopy and CT imaging.
- Our research contributes to veterinary dermatology textbooks and peer-reviewed studies.
- We specialize in complex cases like equine dermatology and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Associations and certifications
- American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD)
What people say
Expert care
Successful treatments
Advanced diagnostics
Compassionate staff
Effective allergy management
Services
Allergy Testing
Allergy testing identifies environmental allergens causing atopic dermatitis in pets through intradermal skin tests or blood analysis. Our board-certified dermatologists interpret results to create customized immunotherapy treatments that desensitize pets over time. This specialized service requires sedation for skin testing and offers both injectable and sublingual immunotherapy options for long-term management of allergic reactions.
Video Otoscopy
Video otoscopy uses specialized cameras to examine ear canals and eardrums in detail, enabling precise diagnosis and treatment of chronic ear disease. Our dermatologists perform this procedure under anesthesia to allow deep cleaning, polyp removal, and middle ear assessment. The technology provides magnified visualization that improves treatment outcomes for complex ear infections resistant to conventional therapies.
Food Allergy Diagnostics
Food allergy diagnosis requires strict elimination diet trials supervised by veterinary dermatologists, as no reliable blood or skin tests exist for this condition. Our specialists create customized hypoallergenic diet plans and monitor patient response over 8-12 weeks to identify problematic ingredients. We provide guidance on avoiding cross-contamination and managing secondary infections that complicate diagnosis.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy accelerates healing of severe skin infections and wounds by delivering 100% oxygen at increased atmospheric pressure. This advanced treatment promotes tissue repair, reduces inflammation, and enhances antibiotic effectiveness for pets with chronic dermatological conditions. Our specialized chambers accommodate various animal sizes while maintaining patient comfort during sessions.
Equine Dermatology
Our equine dermatology service addresses unique skin conditions in horses using specialized diagnostic techniques and treatments adapted for large animals. We manage allergic reactions, infectious dermatitis, and autoimmune skin diseases through on-site testing and tailored therapeutic approaches that consider equine physiology and environmental factors affecting skin health.
People
Craig Griffin
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
Founder of Animal Allergy & Dermatology Center with over 40 years of experience pioneering veterinary dermatology treatments and residency training programs.
Wayne Rosenkrantz
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
Board-certified specialist with extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating complex skin disorders in companion animals.
Jon Plant
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
Veterinary dermatologist specializing in advanced imaging techniques and CT scan interpretation for ear disease diagnosis.
David Duclos
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
Experienced specialist focusing on allergic skin conditions and innovative immunotherapy treatments for pets.
Bruce Hansen
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
Veterinary dermatology expert with significant contributions to research on chronic skin disorders in animals.
Questions
What is veterinary dermatology?
Veterinary dermatology focuses on diagnosing and treating skin, ear, and allergic conditions in animals using specialized techniques like allergy testing and video otoscopy.
How do I know if my pet needs a dermatologist?
Chronic itching, recurrent ear infections, or unexplained skin lesions warrant referral to a board-certified veterinary dermatologist for advanced care.
What allergy treatments do you offer?
We provide intradermal skin testing, blood allergy testing, and allergen-specific immunotherapy (ASIT) for environmental allergies in pets.
Do you treat horses?
Yes, our equine dermatology services address skin conditions specific to horses using specialized diagnostic and treatment approaches.
What diagnostic tools do you use?
We utilize video otoscopy, CT imaging, in-house cytology, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy for accurate diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
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