Does your pet have a skin condition?
Just like us, our four-legged friends can suffer from skin issues and irritations from time to time. But unlike us, they can’t always communicate their dermatological complaints, and tend to suffer in silence as a result. That’s why it’s important for us to look out for the signs.
If your best mate displays any of the common signs below, it’s best to come and see us to get them checked out by the vet. The good news is that skin issues in cats and dogs are generally treatable, so we can get your pet back to doing what they love, without all the itching!
Just like us humans, our feline friends can suffer from skin issues and irritations from time to time with many cats having itchy skin, especially around the face and back, caused by a dermatological condition.
The two most common reasons are allergies and pests, with summer and the hotter weather tending to make things a little worse or bring up problems that haven’t presented themselves before.
While we haven’t unlocked the secret to speak fluent cat (we’re learning though), there are some behavioural and physiological signs that can mean a visit to see us to get it checked out and sorted is in order.
If you notice your cat has bumpy spots, scaly skin, thinning or loss of coat, vomiting hairballs or itchy bits, you should book in a consult with us.
While these symptoms might sound a little nasty, the good news is they are generally treatable, and hopefully in no time your cat will be doing way more purring and way less itching.
The two most common reasons for dermatological issues in dogs are allergies and pests. Summer and the hotter weather tend to make things a little worse or bring up problems that haven’t presented themselves before.
While we can’t speak doggy (yet), there are some tell-tale physical and physiological signs that can mean a visit to see us to get it checked out is in order.
If you notice your dog is licking themselves a lot, has itchy spots, stinky ears, is dropping dandruff, has runny, swollen, or itchy eyes, has a funky smell, or is shaking or tilting their head a lot, you should book in a consult with us.
While these symptoms might sound a little nasty, the good news is they are generally treatable, and hopefully in no time your best mate will be doing way more ball catching and way less skin itching.
