Pet skin and Fur Issues: What to look for and when it's time to bring your pet to see our veterinarian:

• Missing patches of fur
• Rash (bumps or welts)
• Skin Abrasion (or Other Skin Wound)
• Excessive Scratching of Ear(s)
• Excessive Head Shaking (could be an attempt to sooth ear ache)
• Sensitivity to touch of the skin area
• Change in skin coloration below the fur
• Persistent licking, scratching, or self-biting of skin
• More than usual self-grooming of fur (especially cats)
• Growths on the skin (masses)
• Bad Skin odor (even after bathing)
• Visibly Irritated or redness of Skin
• Pus or oozing (discharge from skin infection)
• Noticeable thinning of the fur (localized or generalized)
• Bite or puncture marks on the skin

Skin, Fur, and Ear Examination (Pet Dermatology):

Your pet's skin is the largest organ of the body and though it creates a strong barrier that protects your pet from many things, the skin and fur can have medical conditions that require you and your vet's attention. A skin or fur problem is typically very easy to detect through visual inspection so if you notice something abnormal then contact our vet immediately. That said, some issues may go undetected by the naked eye so routine check-ups are also needed to help your pet maintain a healthy skin and fur coat. Insect bites can cause a number of problems including allergic reactions or ongoing allergic skin disease. If necessary, we can refer extreme cases to a board certified specialists. We do a thorough examination of your pet's skin, fur, and ears. We look for:

• Skin Mites, fleas, ticks, parasites, etc
• Ear Infection and/or wax/dirt build-up,
• Skin Infection or Skin Disease,
• Specific Allergic Reactions,
• Allergies (general, non-specific, unidentified, or known cause)
• Fungal or bacterial infections (Pyoderma Etc),
• Cancer growth (benign or malign),
• Ear itching and/or Skin itching,
• Bite Marks (spider, snake, etc),
• Sores or blisters of the skin,
• Ruptured or intact Cysts,
• Skin Inflammation (Dermatitis),
• and more

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After a thorough examination, we may need to do additional tests such as skin scrapes, fungal or bacterial cultures, cytology, and in difficult cases, biopsies to determine underlying causes for your pet's skin ailment(s). We use diagnostic tests and microscopes to identify the sources. We can also use our Video Otoscope to peek into your pet's (dogs or cats) ears to see the extent of ear infection and wax build-up before prescribing the appropriate treatment. We offer flea and tick medication for treatment and prevention. Allergies may be caused by dietary choice or external agents in your pet's surroundings so we not only treat the symptoms but also try to find the source of allergy. We do extensive client education as part of our preventive care approach to pet health. Nails and anal glands may also be inspected for problems. Whatever the problem, we will determine the right mode of treatment for your pet's medical condition. We treat dogs, cats, rabbits, other small mammals, frogs, and reptiles).

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