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Allergies & Dermatology

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The Erindale Advantage

 

Erindale Animal Hospital offers professional pet allergy and dermatology services as part of our comprehensive system of care.  We also offer referral services to dermatologists and long-distance dermatology consults for particularly difficult cases. We want to help get your loved one as healthy on the outside as on the inside.

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There are many different ailments that can affect a companion animal’s skin. Whether it’s a topical problem, like a hot spot or rash, or something more in-depth like an infection, the symptoms can be unpleasant. You do not want to see your best friend suffer like that, and neither do we!

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Signs of a possible skin problem include:

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  • Excessive scratching

  • Scabbing or flaking of the skin

  • Hot spots

  • Shedding more than usual

  • Biting, chewing or licking at the affected area

  • Bumps or lumps on or under the skin

 

If you notice any of these signs or symptoms, it is time to schedule an appointment. Give the dedicated, experienced team at Erindale Animal Hospital a call. We can help your loved one live a more comfortable life.

Diagnosing The Problem

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The first step toward helping your pet feel better again is identifying the precise condition he or she is experiencing. Our hospital is outfitted with an in-house laboratory, which allows us to run a number of diagnostic tests quickly and efficiently. We may be able to tell what is wrong just by examining your pet, or we may need to investigate further. Blood work, skin scrapings and biopsies help us get the answers we need to move forward with a cure.

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Some of the dermatological issues we can provide assistance with include:

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  • Allergies (food and/or environmental)

  • Infections (acute or chronic)

  • Parasites

  • Dermatitis

  • Hormonal disorders

  • Autoimmune diseases

  • Tumors

  • Skin cancer

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Developing A Treatment Plan

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To determine how best to treat the problem, we will consider a number of unique factors. This allows us to develop a tailor-made approach just for your animal friend, designed to achieve the best possible results. Depending on the situation, we may recommend something as simple as applying a topical cream. More complex conditions may call for a combination of treatment methods such as diet change, allergy shots (immunotherapy), or modifying your pet’s environment.

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Allergies require a little more work to manage. Once we understand what is causing your loved one’s reactions, we will work toward a solution that will eliminate outbreaks as much as possible. Some allergies can be managed through lifestyle changes, such as switching food products. Others may require a longer-term strategy. Our recommendations will be based on your pet’s specific needs.

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Give us a call to schedule an appointment with one of our veterinarians today.

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