After dental disease, skin issues are the most common problem we see in dogs and cats. They can be caused by hormonal disorders, allergies, infections, or parasites such as fleas and mites. Because skin problems such as allergies can be ongoing, we address intense flare-ups and provide maintenance care to keep your pet as comfortable and itch-free as possible.
We can often diagnose a skin problem by simply examining your pet. Some dermatologic diseases or conditions do require additional diagnostic procedures to ensure a correct diagnosis. Depending on your pet’s symptoms and the results of our physical exam, we may run blood work or perform a urinalysis, skin scraping, or biopsies.
Contact us if you notice your dog or cat scratching excessively or if he or she develops any bare patches, scabs, scaling, redness, inflammation, lumps, or bumps.