allergies and dermatology
When you look at your pet, you may notice nothing more than a layer of soft fur that you love to touch.
Now, look a little closer….Underneath all that fluff is a layer of skin that can be just as sensitive as yours, if not more so.
The truth is, companion animals are susceptible to many of the same dermatological conditions that can affect humans, from allergies and infections to hormonal imbalances. The result can be a host of unpleasant side effects, including itching, discomfort and even pain. Being uncomfortable all the time can seriously diminish your pet’s quality of life.
The good news is the staff at Main Line Veterinary Hospital can help. With over 25 years of experience, our veterinarians will get to the bottom of your pet’s symptoms and develop a treatment plan that will get results. We’ll use proven diagnostic techniques, such as skin scrapings and biopsies, to identify precisely what condition we’re dealing with so we can address it most effectively.
Some of the dermatological issues we can assist with include:
Allergies
Infections
Parasites
Dermatitis
Chronic Ear Infections
Diseases of the Paws and Paw Pads
Hormonal Conditions
Autoimmune Disorders
Tumors
Skin Cancer
Once we’ve accurately identified what’s bothering your pet, we can get to work developing a customized treatment plan. At Main Line Veterinary Hospital, we utilize a broad spectrum of treatment techniques, used individually or in combination with one another, including the use of topical creams, oral or injectable medications, supplements, therapy, and in some cases, surgery. We will tailor our approach to meet your companion’s specific needs so that the results are most effective.
Signs of a potential skin problem may include:
Excessive scratching
Biting, chewing or licking at the affected area
Unusual lumps or bumps
Foul odor coming from the ears
Bald spots
Scabs
If you suspect that your companion animal may be suffering from some type of skin problem, don’t wait another moment. Give us a call today. Your loved one deserves to be as healthy on the outside as he or she is on the inside, and we can help get them there!
Now, look a little closer….Underneath all that fluff is a layer of skin that can be just as sensitive as yours, if not more so.
The truth is, companion animals are susceptible to many of the same dermatological conditions that can affect humans, from allergies and infections to hormonal imbalances. The result can be a host of unpleasant side effects, including itching, discomfort and even pain. Being uncomfortable all the time can seriously diminish your pet’s quality of life.
The good news is the staff at Main Line Veterinary Hospital can help. With over 25 years of experience, our veterinarians will get to the bottom of your pet’s symptoms and develop a treatment plan that will get results. We’ll use proven diagnostic techniques, such as skin scrapings and biopsies, to identify precisely what condition we’re dealing with so we can address it most effectively.
Some of the dermatological issues we can assist with include:
Allergies
Infections
Parasites
Dermatitis
Chronic Ear Infections
Diseases of the Paws and Paw Pads
Hormonal Conditions
Autoimmune Disorders
Tumors
Skin Cancer
Once we’ve accurately identified what’s bothering your pet, we can get to work developing a customized treatment plan. At Main Line Veterinary Hospital, we utilize a broad spectrum of treatment techniques, used individually or in combination with one another, including the use of topical creams, oral or injectable medications, supplements, therapy, and in some cases, surgery. We will tailor our approach to meet your companion’s specific needs so that the results are most effective.
Signs of a potential skin problem may include:
Excessive scratching
Biting, chewing or licking at the affected area
Unusual lumps or bumps
Foul odor coming from the ears
Bald spots
Scabs
If you suspect that your companion animal may be suffering from some type of skin problem, don’t wait another moment. Give us a call today. Your loved one deserves to be as healthy on the outside as he or she is on the inside, and we can help get them there!