Allergies & Dermatology

Does your pet’s itchy skin have you both losing sleep?

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

Britannia Animal Hospital’s professional allergy and dermatology services will help get your loved one as healthy on the outside as on the inside.

Diagnosing the Problem

To get your pet on the path to healthier skin, we must identify precisely what’s causing the problem. We may be able to tell what’s wrong through a simple cursory exam, or we may need to look deeper. Diagnostic tools like bloodwork, skin scrapings, and biopsies help us get the answers we need to move forward with a cure.

Some dermatological conditions 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 diagnosed the problem, the next step is determining the best way to 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 a combination of multiple 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, it’s time to schedule an appointment. Give Britannia Animal Hospital a call. We can help your loved one live a more comfortable life.