- Comprehensive ExaminationHistiocytomas are non-life threatening but are often treated as they are unsightly or an annoyance to your pet. Proper diagnosis is important to rule out cancerous tumors, which have similar physical characteristics. We will take a thorough history of your pet’s health, including the onset of the symptoms and a physical examination. Additional diagnostic testing may be performed such as a complete blood analysis, urinalysis, or a sample of the tumor collected by fine needle aspirate.
- Parasites Treatment and ControlFleas cause itching and hair loss due to the irritation caused by their bites, secondary bacterial infections, or to a flea bite allergy. Symptoms are often worse in warm weather when fleas are most numerous. Animals will often itch and lose hair on their back near their tail. Cats may also develop small crusts on their skin that are similar in appearance to tiny millet seeds (miliary dermatitis). If the pet is allergic to the flea bite, then any flea infestations will cause severe reactions. Fleas are parasites that need the host blood to survive. Research into the flea biology has discovered that fleas bite their host animal 50 times per day. This means that only a few unseen fleas are capable of causing severe reactions in an allergic pet. With the availability of the effective veterinary prescription flea treatment products, flea allergy has become easier to treat. Flea control in the house and yard is also important. Treatment of secondary bacterial skin infections and temporary anti-itch medications are often needed while the flea problem is being brought under control.
- Pain ManagementWe understand the stress and anxiety associated with an ailing pet, especially those ailments requiring surgery. We will carefully discuss all aspects of your pet’s treatment and post-operative care. Our skilled veterinary team is focused on your pet’s safety and pain management during any surgical procedure to ensure the best possible outcome for your pet. We will carefully monitor your pet during surgery and recovery and perform any follow-up necessary. For your convenience, we provide written communication to your primary veterinarian informing them of the diagnosis and treatment your pet received from our clinic.
- Skin Condition and Allergy TreatmentAnimal Skin and Allergy Clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pet dermatology conditions. As specialists, we are committed to education and actively research and learn the latest in diagnosis and treatment techniques. We value the time spent discussing your pet’s health care concerns during office visits, and we look for opportunities to share our knowledge and expertise with you.
- Bacterial and Viral Infection TreatmentDemodex mites can cause patches of hair loss (especially on the face and feet/legs) with only mild itching, but occasionally dogs with Demodex mites can be very itchy, especially if secondary bacterial infections develop. This mite is more common in puppies but can occur in older dogs that are immunosuppressed by drugs or disease. This mite is not contagious to other pets or to people.
- Thyroid Disease Treatment
- Cancer Treatment
- Veterinary SurgeryOne component of your pet’s viral pigmented plaque treatment may include the removal of the lesion using a surgical laser. Pet laser surgery is minimally invasive and has proven to be an effective treatment for viral pigmented plaques. Our veterinary team provides high quality surgical services, and your pet’s safety and comfort are continuously monitored throughout the procedure and recovery.
- Laser SurgeryWe will discuss all of your pet’s treatment options with you, including surgical options. Veterinary laser surgery is a proven treatment, which removes the diseased tissue with less bleeding, pain, and swelling compared to other surgical methods. These images represent treatment via laser surgery.
- Laboratory ServicesAn important point to understand is that neither blood testing nor intradermal skin testing is useful for identifying allergies to foods. Although some companies offer blood tests for food allergy, we cannot promote their use. For the same reason, we do not offer skin testing for food allergy. Instead, we use specialized hypoallergenic diet trials containing novel or hydrolyzed ingredients.
- X-Ray
- Grooming
- Dog TrainingMargaret has a passion for helping animals; she has volunteered at various shelters, fostered countless litters of kittens, and spent a year doing TNR work with a feral cat colony in her neighborhood. She has a special interest in animal behavior and has worked part time as a pet dog trainer and assisted in dog training classes for many years. She is dedicated to positive training methods and enjoys playing with her dogs in nose work, agility, lure coursing, and rally-o.