Allergies & Dermatology

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

There are many ailments that can impact a companion animal’s skin, and the symptoms can be unpleasant. You don’t want your pal to suffer and neither do we! 

A history and exam addressing allergy and dermatology concerns at Animal Medical Center of Louisa will help get your loved one as healthy on the outside as on the inside.

Diagnosing the Problem

To give your pet some much-needed relief, we must identify precisely what’s causing the problem. We may be able to tell what’s wrong through a routine exam, or we may need to investigate further. Tests like blood work, skin scrapings, and biopsies help us get the answers we need to move forward.

Some dermatological conditions we 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 conditions may call for a longer-term strategy or involve a combination of multiple treatment methods, or a consult with a veterinary dermatologist.

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. Contact Animal Medical Center of Louisa. We can help your pet live a more comfortable life.