What is it?   

The Allergy, Skin and Ear Clinic for Pets is not a place, it is people. We are a team of trained professionals, headed by Dr Paul Bloom, a board certified veterinary dermatology specialist, dedicated to relieving pets from the many miseries of skin diseases. We have the experience, training and equipment to pursue a logical diagnosis and treatment plan..

Dr Bloom's specialty training has made him an expert at treating dogs and cats.  He specializes in diagnosing and treating:

•         Skin allergies

•         Chronic and/or severe skin or ear disease

•         Recurrent ear disease

•         Bacterial, fungal, or parasitic skin diseases I

•         Nail and nail bed diseases

•         Hair loss and alopecia (baldness)

•         Autoimmune skin diseases

The practice utilizes the latest and most advice technology and equipment available for dermatologic use.  These services include

•         Intradermal testing (allergy testing) and immunotherapy (allergy shots)

•         Skin biopsies using local anesthesia

•         Video-otoscopy, which allows us to examine the ear canal and eardrum very closely

With the video otoscope, a tiny camera is inserted into the ear and the ear canal appears on a TV screen. This enables Dr. Bloom to evaluate infected ears in much greater detail than with the standard otoscope. He can observe the extent of the disease and whether the eardrum is damaged. 

In addition to improving visualization the machine also allows video recording of the procedure.  By recording the procedure Dr Bloom is able to permanently record any disease that is present in the ear canal or ear drum.  This allows Dr Bloom to better evaluate and monitor treatments.

How are we different?   

Of course, we have the equipment designed for specially designed for dermatologic use.  But Dr Bloom is not your run-of-the-mill veterinarian. Dr Bloom had to complete specialty training and fulfill rigorous requirements to receive his specialty certificate from the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. These requirements included a 3 ½ year residency at MSU's Veterinary Teaching Hospital, publishing a research project in a professional journal, and submission of three case reports for approval by the certifying organization, the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. Finally, he passed a rigorous 2-day examination.

Dr Bloom has been a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Canine and Feline Specialty since 1984.  He is currently 1 of only 8 double-boarded veterinary dermatologists in the USA.  (American College of Veterinary Dermatology and American Board of Veterinary Practitioners -canine and feline specialty).

What does this mean to you, the pet owner?  This means that he has the depth of training (ACVD) as well as the breadth of training (ABVP) to be of optimum assistance to you and your pets.

Dr Bloom also serves as adjunct faculty for MSU's veterinary college, where he lectures veterinary students and assists in the resident training program.