Is your furry friend’s itchy skin keeping you both up at night?
There are many ailments that can affect a companion animal’s skin, and the symptoms of these can be downright unpleasant. You don’t want your pet to suffer and neither do we!
The professional allergy and dermatology care at Deepwoods Veterinary Services will help get your loved one as healthy on the outside as on the inside.
Diagnosing the Problem
To give your pet much-needed relief, we must identify precisely what’s causing the problem. We may be able to tell what’s wrong through a visual exam, or we may need to investigate further. Blood work, skin scrapings and biopsies help us get the answers we need to move forward with a cure.
Some dermatological issues we can provide assistance 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 the best course of treatment. Depending on the situation, we may recommend something as simple as applying a topical cream. More complex scenarios 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, contact Deepwoods Veterinary Services right away. We can help your loved one live a more comfortable life.
