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Pet Forum / Miscellaneous / Animal Health / September 2006Immunologist?
Is there such a thing as a vet. who specializes primarily in diseases of the immune system? Auto-immune disorders in particular, but not necessarily a specialist dealing with allergies. > Is there such a thing as a vet. who specializes primarily in diseases > of the immune system? Auto-immune disorders in particular, but not > necessarily a specialist dealing with allergies. ...........Interesting question and it appears there is no veterinary speciality labeled immunology. Here's a list of *approved* specialties that a vet can get board certified in. http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/animatedjourneys/aboutvets/vetspecialists .asp ..The only immunologists listed are under Microbiologist. I wonder if this is even a practicing vet speciality but research only. http://www.avma.org/membshp/marketstats/vetspec.asp ....There is an organization called the American Assn of Vet Immuologists but once again this appears to be research. http://www.cvm.missouri.edu/aavi/ Seems to me it is the allergist you want as there is an organization for them: http://www.avaci.org/ The Academy of Veterinary Allergy and Clinical Immunology (AVACI) is an association of veterinarians with a special interest in clinical allergy and applied immunology in small and large animals. And U. Penn has an information page which seems to indicate it is a Dermatologist who may have an edge in treating autoimmune diseases - if it's attacking the skin, such as pemphigus. http://www.vet.upenn.edu/departments/csp/dermatology/faq/ .......If the autoimmune problem your pet has is not expressed in the skin the only other place you might look is in the Internal Medicine area, but I have to say this designation has always confused me - isn't it all internal? ;-) Anyway, perhaps find a vet in this area whose interest is autoimmune diseases. U. Penn may also have a page for internal medicine that would clarify it for you. ........what's wrong with your critter? buglady take out the dog before replying ...........I had to hit just one more link! Here are a group of vet specialists in internal medicine some of which have areas of interest in autoimmune diseases. http://www.vshsd.com/Specialties-Internal_Medicine/ .......Seems to me the way to go is to look at groups of vet specialists in your area, then find out if any of them focus on autoimmune diseases. I'd start with your vet as some of these speciality people will only take referrals. Vets should ALWAYS be willing to refer to specialists. You can do a preliminary search on the web and see if there are any that seem to fit your needs, then ask your vet for a referral to them, if they require one. good luck with your pup buglady take out the dog before replying > .......Seems to me the way to go is to look at groups of vet specialists > in [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > fit > your needs, then ask your vet for a referral to them, if they require one. I apologize if this has been mentioned, and I can't remember where the OP said they were from, but I'd also suggest contacting veterinary colleges. They would referr apporpriately if there wasn't someone there as a specialist. Cornell has an immunology department: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/microbiology/ > Cornell has an immunology department: > > http://www.vet.cornell.edu/microbiology/ Sharon, I think this is a research dept, not practicing: The Department of Microbiology and Immunology comprises an interactive faculty engaged in research in infectious disease and host immune response. We study a range of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria and parasites, and other insults such as toxins. buglady take out the dog before replying > Sharon, I think this is a research dept, not practicing: Most probably. I remember my husband had a summer job in the lab between semesters. However they do teach immunology and, if asked, would know just who to refer special cases to. Thanks. -Sharon > Is there such a thing as a vet. who specializes primarily in diseases > of the immune system? Auto-immune disorders in particular, but not > necessarily a specialist dealing with allergies. Why do you ask? What kind of Auto-immune disorder does your pet have?? |
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