Better Care, Better Lives
Dermatology for dogs and cats.
Better Care, Better Lives
Dermatology for dogs and cats.
An allergy is an oversensitive reaction of the body’s immune system to normally harmless substances in the environment. Animal allergies fall under several general categories; seasonal allergens (such as dust, pollen, or mold), dietary allergens (such as meat or dairy), parasitic allergens (such as fleas), or contact irritation.
An allergy is an oversensitive reaction of the body’s immune system to normally harmless substances in the environment. Animal allergies fall under several general categories; seasonal allergens (such as dust, pollen, or mold), dietary allergens (such as meat or dairy), parasitic allergens (such as fleas), or contact irritation.
Symptoms of Skin Problems in Pets
- Scratching, licking, or chewing at skin
- Repetitive ear infections
- Dark or black looking, wrinkled skin
- Hair loss, bald patches
- Hot spots (one particular area where itching is intense)
- Rubbing face against furniture or carpeting
Symptoms of Skin Problems in Pets
- Scratching, licking, or chewing at skin
- Repetitive ear infections
- Dark or black looking, wrinkled skin
- Hot spots (one particular area where itching is intense)
- Hair loss, bald patches
- Rubbing face against furniture or carpeting
