Is itchy skin driving your pet bonkers?
There are many ailments that can affect a companion animal’s skin, and the symptoms can range from uncomfortable to painful. You don’t want your pal to suffer and neither do we!
The professional allergy and dermatology services at Aldershot Animal Hospital will help get your pet as healthy on the outside as on the inside.
Diagnosing the Problem
To help your loved one feel better, we must identify precisely what’s causing the problem. We may be able to determine what’s wrong just by examining your pet, or we may need to dig deeper. Blood work, skin scrapings and biopsies help us get the answers we need to move forward with a cure.
Some dermatological concerns 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 deciding how to best treat it. Depending on the situation, we may suggest something as simple as applying a topical cream. More complex conditions may call for a longer-term strategy or involve multiple treatment methods.
Signs of a possible skin condition 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. Give Aldershot Animal Hospital a call. We can help your loved one live a more comfortable life.
