Allergies & Dermatology

Does your pet’s constant scratching have you both losing sleep?

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

Fayetteville Veterinary Hospital’s professional allergy and dermatology services will help get your pet as healthy on the outside as on the inside.

Diagnosing the Problem

To help your companion feel better, we must first identify exactly what’s causing the problem. We may be able to tell what’s wrong just by examining your pet, or we may need to investigate further. Things like blood tests, 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 identified the problem, the next step is determining how to best treat it. Depending on the situation, the treatment could be something as simple as applying a topical cream. More complex conditions may call for a longer-term approach or involve a combination of 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 book an appointment. Give the experienced professionals at Fayetteville Veterinary Hospital a call. We can help your loved one live a more comfortable life.