Allergies & Dermatology

Is your pet’s itchy skin keeping you both up at night?

There are a number of different 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! 

The professional allergy and dermatology services at Grove Center Veterinary Hospital are designed to help get your loved one as healthy on the outside as on the inside.

Pinpointing the Problem

To help your pet feel better, we must first determine 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. 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 identified the problem, the next step is deciding how to best treat it. Depending on the circumstances, treatment may be as simple as applying a topical cream. More complex situations may call for a longer-term strategy or involve a combination of multiple treatment methods. 

Signs of a potential 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 schedule an appointment. Contact Grove Center Veterinary Hospital. We can help your loved one live a more comfortable life.