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 discomfort to severe pain. You don’t want your best friend to suffer and neither do we! 

The professional allergy and dermatology services at Gause Boulevard Veterinary Hospital are designed to help get your pet as healthy on the outside as on the inside.

Diagnosing the Problem

To help your four-legged friend feel better, we must identify precisely what’s causing the problem. We may be able to determine what’s wrong just by examining your pet, or we may need to investigate further. Diagnostic tests like blood work, skin scrapings and biopsies help us get the answers we need to move forward with a cure.

Some dermatological issues we routinely 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 diagnosed 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. 

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 notice any of these signs, it’s time to book an appointment. Give Gause Boulevard Veterinary Hospital a call. We can help your loved one live a more comfortable life.