Overview

Allergies such as skin, bacterial, and food sensitivities make life uncomfortable for your pet. Protect your cat, dog, or other animals from irritating allergies with a proper diagnosis.

Why should my pet get assessed for allergies?

With a proper diagnosis, we can refer your pet to a dermatologist to help relieve symptoms and improve your pet’s quality of life. Every environment is unique and every animal species and breed have their own reactions to those environments.

When should my pet get assessed?

Your pet deserves to be free of discomfort. The first step in allergy treatment is preliminary assessment through a routine wellness exam. If your pet is currently showing signs of discomfort, please contact us as soon as possible and we will refer your pet to a dermatologist. Allergic reaction symptoms include:

• scratching

• shaking of the head

• rubbing of the ears or muzzle

• licking of the feet

• raised circular lesions

• generalized flakiness and hair loss

• intense itching

Allergy Types

Bacterial Allergy

Staph bacteria that are normally present in the environment can produce an allergic response in some dogs. In animals with poor immune systems, the bacteria can invade the deeper layers of the skin and cause an infection called pyoderma.

Contact Allergy

Contact allergies are not commonly seen in pets. This form of allergy is a local reaction to some type of chemical.

Inhalant Allergy

Inhalant allergies, or atopy, is the most common kind of allergy seen in pets. Allergic reactions may be from tree pollen, grass pollen, weed pollen, mold spores, and house dust mites.

Food Allergy

Food allergies typically take a long time to develop and can display themselves as skin problems or digestive issues.