Allergies and Dermatology

Has your pet been scratching a lot more than usual lately? Have you noticed some other unusual symptoms, like hair loss, flaky skin or strange bumps?

These can all be signs that your loved one may be suffering from some type of dermatological problem. If left untreated, your pet could be experiencing discomfort and even pain. At Claws N Paws Animal Hospital, we want to help your animal friend achieve optimum health – both inside and out. Our professional pet allergy and dermatology services are available to assist with the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of skin problems, including those affecting the ears and feet.

Diagnosis

At Claws N Paws, we take our role as your pet’s skin doctor seriously. That’s why we’ve invested so much time and money into our diagnostic services. Our in-house laboratory enables us to run a variety of tests to identify the cause of your pet’s external health problems. We will do whatever it takes to get the answers we need so that we can focus our efforts on making your pet feel better.

Some of the many skin disorders we can offer assistance with include:

  • Allergies
  • Tumors
  • Dermatitis
  • Ear Infections
  • Hormonal Imbalances
  • Parasites
  • Autoimmune Conditions
  • Foot Disease
  • Skin Cancer

Treatment

Our approach to treating allergies and other dermatological issues is unique to each and every patient. That means your pet will receive the most precise and effective care available to manage his or her specific condition. Treatment options range from the use of topical creams and medications to therapy and supplements. In extreme cases, we may recommend surgery. A combination of several treatment methods may be suggested if we feel it will help us achieve the best results.

Allergy Care

Companion animals can be allergic to many things they encounter in their day to day lives. This could include certain food ingredients, or environmental factors such as dust or pollen. If our diagnostic efforts determine that your pet is experiencing an allergy we will take the appropriate steps to determine the root cause. From there, we will work with you to develop a long-term strategy that will reduce symptoms and keep reactions to a minimum.

If your pet has been scratching a lot or showing other signs of a potential skin problem, give us a call right away. We’ll make sure that special little guy or gal doesn’t suffer another moment.