Is Your Pet Itching, Scratching, or Chewing?

Have you ever noticed your dog dragging their belly across the rug?
Do you lie awake at night while your cat obsessively licks and chews her skin?
Or have you found half your horse’s tail rubbed off on the stable door?

If these scenarios sound familiar, your pet could be struggling with skin allergies.

Why Are Pets So Itchy?

Just like people get hay fever in spring and summer, pets often experience allergies through their skin. Microscopic pollen in the air settles on their skin, triggering irritation and an allergic reaction.

Signs of skin allergies include:

• Hot, red, or irritated skin
• Excessive licking, chewing, or scratching
• Hair loss or secondary infections (in severe cases)

Sometimes, the skin might appear perfectly normal, even if your pet is intensely itchy.

Why Itchy Skin Can Be Complicated

While allergic skin disease is common, itchy skin can have many causes, which often look similar. Diagnosing the exact issue might require a few steps, such as:

• Tests for mites, biting insects, or food allergies
• Biopsies or referrals to a dermatologist (for complex cases)

How We Treat Skin Irritation

With so many possible causes, it’s no surprise there are a variety of treatments available. The challenge is to find the right treatment for your pet. This may involve:

• Identifying the root cause through testing
• Trial and error to develop the most effective treatment plan

While this process takes time, modern treatments can be very effective in helping your pet feel better.

Don’t Let Your Pet Suffer If you’re being driven to distraction by constant scratching or slurping, imagine how frustrating it must be for your pet!

How We Can Help

Reach out to us today, and let’s work together to find the best solution for your furry friend. Your pet deserves relief, and we’re here to help.

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