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DERMATOLOGY:

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Skin Care of Your Pets:

Your pet’s skin is the largest organ and it plays numerous roles in keeping them healthy.   Not to mention it’s what we feel when we hug and pet them!  Skin can be plagued by numerous issues

  • Fleas, Ticks, Mange, and other parasites

  • Infections

  • Wounds

  • Allergies

  • Growths

  • Dryness

  • Inflammation

  • Autoimmune Conditions

  • Signs of systemic problems

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Unfortunately many of these conditions can look similar.  Our veterinarians are very focused on your pets skin, and with a combination of a thorough exam and more in depth diagnostics such as skin scrapings, cytology, bacterial culture, allergy testing, and biopsies, we can get to the bottom of what is itchy or bothering your pet.​

What skin conditions occur most commonly:

Skin conditions that occur most commonly in Cats:

  • Flaky, dry skin

  • Skin tumors

  • Lice

  • Ear Mites

  • Fleas

  • Hair loss and excessive shedding

  • Allergic dermatitis

  • Sporotrichosis, a fungal condition

  • Ringworm

  • Yeast infections

  • Bacterial infections

Skin conditions that occur most commonly in Dogs:​

  • Grayish skin and coat

  • Hair loss

  • Hot spots

  • Sores on the skin

  • Allergies

  • Itchy, dry skin

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