It is not uncommon to see your dog scratch behind their ears with there hind legs, nor is it a rare occurrence to witness your cat rub up against their scratching post. It only becomes a problem when the occasional scratch turns into something rather excessive. This should be a clear warning sign that your pet is suffering from a dermatological issue. Our team at Everhart wants to free your cat or dog from any physical discomfort through our dermatology services.
It is normal for dogs and cats to periodically clean their paws or shake their heads. It only becomes a problem when this behavior turns into something rather excessive. This should be a clear warning sign that your pet is suffering from a dermatological issue. Our team at Everhart wants to free your cat from any physical discomfort through our dermatology services.
Identifying Dermatology Issues
Allergies and other dermatology issues are a very common and potentially frustrating ailment for both our patients and you, the owner. An exam from a veterinarian may be needed if you notice:
Excessive itching/scratching/licking
Hair Loss/Bald Patches
Red itchy, scaly, or scabby spots present on their skin
Presence of fleas or ticks
There are a variety of diagnostics available to test for dermatology issues. This includes in-house testing to evaluate for bacteria, yeast, mites, and other explanations for why your pet could be in discomfort. Our veterinarians will then work with you to determine if additional testing such as ear or skin cultures or allergy testing may be appropriate.
Treatments Available For Dermatology Issues:
Recommendations on diet changes
Flea treatments
Anti-Itch, Antifungal, and Antibiotic Medications
Appropriate options for non-prescription treatments
Be prepared to give your veterinarian a detailed explanation of what you have observed regarding your pet’s behavior. This information, paired with their
findings from the physical examination, will allow them to determine the best course of action to correct your pet’s skin condition.
Schedule Your Cat & Dog Dermatology Appointment
Don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with an Everhart veterinarian if you have noticed a change in your dog’s/cat’s cats grooming behavior or if you see anything suspicious on their skin.
Everhart Veterinary Hospital is always accepting new patients. We will do our best to accommodate same day appointments if your animal has any urgent medical issues. This applies to everyone, and it does not matter if your companion is a new patient.
If you need urgent care, please call our hospital directly at 410-355-3131. We have urgent care available at both the Everhart Veterinary Hospital and the Everhart WellPet Center; however, major medical treatment or surgeries will are done at our hospital location.
We will do our best to accommodate your pet’s urgent medical issues. If you need urgent care, please call our hospital directly at 410-355-3131. You can reach the Everhart WellPet Center at 410-793-7670. We are committed to helping your pet in any way that we can. If we discover that your pet needs a higher level of care, we may transfer the patient to a more specialized hospital that offers 24-hour care.
