Allergies & Dermatology

Does your pet’s itchy skin have you both losing sleep?

There are a variety of ailments that can affect a companion animal’s skin, and the symptoms can range from minor to severe. You don’t want your best friend to suffer and neither do we! 

Happy Tails Veterinary Clinic’s professional allergy and dermatology services will help get your loved one as healthy on the outside as on the inside.

Diagnosing the Problem

To help your pet feel better, we must first identify the precise cause of the problem. We may be able to determine what’s wrong just by examining your pet, or we may need to investigate further. Things like blood work, skin scrapings and biopsies help us uncover the answers we need to move forward with a cure.

Some of the dermatological issues we assist with include:

• Allergies (food and/or environmental)
• Infections (acute or chronic)
• Parasites
• Dermatitis
• Hormonal disorders
• Autoimmune diseases
• Tumors
• Skin cancer

Developing a Treatment Plan

Once we’ve pinpointed the problem, the next step is determining how to best treat it. Depending on the circumstances, we may recommend something as simple as applying a topical cream. More complex situations may call for a longer-term strategy or involve a combination of treatment methods. 

Common signs of a possible skin problem include:

• Excessive scratching
• Scabbing or flaking of the skin
• Hot spots
• Shedding more than usual
• Biting, chewing or licking at the affected area
• Bumps or lumps on or under the skin

If you’ve noticed any of these signs, the time to schedule an appointment is now. Give us a call. We can help your loved one live a more comfortable life.