Many skin disorders in pets are allergy-related. Pet allergies can stem from their diet, direct contact with certain allergens such as dust mites and mold spores, or flea bites, to name a few. We offer the following pet dermatology services to diagnose the cause of their condition: Allergy testing Food trials Allergy injections Skin scraping Ointments/sprays/drops Medicated shampoos Specialized drug therapies Allergies are not the only cause of skin conditions—there are many culprits that could be responsible for your pet’s extreme discomfort, such as: Atopic dermatitis , Ringworm, Sarcoptic mange, Demodectic mange, Ear mites, Flea allergy dermatitis, Seborrhea (causes dandruff and a greasy coat), Lick granulomas.

Pet spay and neuter surgeries can prevent certain types of cancer, along with undesirable behaviors that arise when your pet has the urge to mate. Conditions and behaviors that can be improved or eliminated with spaying and neutering include: Females Unwanted pregnancies Going into heat Spotting Tendency to roam Mammary cancer Uterine infections (pyometra) Males Spraying/marking in the house Tendency to roam Aggressive behavior Mounting people/animals/objects Testicular cancer Prostate infections Reducing the number of stray cats and dogs is one of the most important aspects of pet spaying and neutering, but your pet’s long-term health can benefit greatly.