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Who are the specialists in dog skin disorders? Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. These are veterinarians who in addition to going to vet school, undertake a residency program which tackles dermatology, histopathology, comparative dermatology, and clinical dermatology. After successfully obtaining advanced training in their field of specialty, they become board certified and in order to keep their board certification with the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD), they must continue their education.
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