Pet Allergies
When you discover that your pet has a rash caused from a skin irritation, it's possible that he or she is dealing with allergies. Like people, pets can also have allergies to food, products, or environmental elements, such as pollen. If your pet is scratching all the time or dealing with a rash, it's time set up an appointment with our veterinarian in Maple Heights at Suburban Veterinary Clinic.
Symptoms of Allergies in Pets
Dogs and cats are much like people in that they manifest allergies in a similar way. While your pet can't tell you that his or her skin is itchy, he or she will scratch his or her skin until the irritation is gone, leading to patches of missing fur. Your pet may experience the following symptoms as well:
- Inflammation or redness on the skin
- Excessive biting, licking, or chewing
- Skin sore
- Hives
- Rash
- Gastrointestinal distress, mostly from a food allergen
- Sneezing
- Coughing
- Watery eyes
How Your Pet Is Treated For Allergies
Treatment for allergies involves getting the symptoms under control and stopping your pet from scratching further. Medication can be used to control symptoms, while a cone is often put on to stop scratching. If your pet has an allergy to a food, finding the allergen that is causing your pet to get sick in the first place is key. This is mostly done by diet elimination trial. Our veterinarian may suggest you to feed your pet with a hypoallergenic diet for specific period of time.
Pet Allergy Treatment in Maple Heights
If your pet has a skin rash, irritation, or other dermatology issues, contact Suburban Veterinary Clinic in Maple Heights at (216) 662-6117 to schedule an appointment with our vet. We will take a careful look at your dog or cat and develop a treatment plan that will help him or her to heal. With the right treatment, your pet can feel better from the allergies he or she is dealing with.