Allergies & Dermatology

Are your pet’s skin issues keeping you both up at night?

There are many conditions that can affect an animal’s skin, and the symptoms can be unpleasant. You don’t want your best friend to suffer and neither do we! 

The professional allergy and dermatology services at Franklin Veterinary Clinic will help get your loved one as healthy on the outside as on the inside.

Diagnosing the Problem

To get your pet some much-needed relief, we must first identify the precise cause of the problem. We may be able to tell what’s wrong by simply examining your pet, or we may need to investigate further. Blood work, skin scrapings and biopsies can provide the answers we need to move forward with a cure.

Some dermatological issues we regularly assist with include:

• Allergies (food and/or environmental)
• Infections (acute or chronic)
• Parasites
• Dermatitis
• Hormonal disorders
• Autoimmune diseases
• Tumors
• Skin cancer

Developing a Treatment Plan

Once we’ve diagnosed the underlying issue, the next step is determining how to best treat it. Depending on the circumstances, we may recommend something as easy as applying a topical cream. More complex situations may call for a longer-term strategy or involve a combination of treatment methods. 

Signs of a potential skin disorder include:

• 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, it’s time to call Franklin Veterinary Clinic. We can help your loved one live a more comfortable life.