Itching, licking, redness, hair loss, and recurring skin irritation can make your pet uncomfortable, and finding the cause is not always simple. At Pets R Family Veterinary Hospital, we take a careful, step-by-step approach to allergy testing and dermatology care for cats, dogs, and pocket pets. Our goal is to identify what is bothering your pet and recommend a treatment plan without unnecessary testing or repeated guesswork.
Call (904) 452-7387 or book an appointment online to schedule your pet's allergy and dermatology care.
Allergy Testing and Skin Diagnostics for Cats, Dogs, and Pocket Pets
To better understand your pet’s symptoms, our team may recommend diagnostic testing such as:
Serum allergy testing
Skin cytology
Skin scrapings
Skin bacterial culture
Skin fungal culture
These tests help us look for allergies, infections, parasites, and other skin conditions that may be causing your pet’s discomfort.
What Causes Skin Allergies in Pets?
Pet skin problems can have many causes, which is why a proper diagnosis matters. Common allergy triggers include:
Environmental allergens
Dust, dander, mold, and pollen can affect pets just like they affect people. When needed, serum allergy testing can help identify specific allergens and guide your pet’s treatment plan.
Food allergies
Pets are usually allergic to specific ingredients, not food brands. If we suspect a food allergy, we may recommend a veterinary food trial to help narrow down the cause.
Flea allergies
Flea allergy dermatitis is caused by a reaction to flea saliva. Year-round flea prevention is often an important first step for dogs and cats with flea-related skin irritation.
Dermatology Conditions We Treat
Once we understand what is affecting your pet’s skin, our doctors will create a plan to help relieve symptoms and manage the underlying cause.
Common dermatology conditions we treat include:
Food allergies
Flea allergy dermatitis
Environmental allergies, also known as atopy
Parasitic and fungal skin disease
Skin diseases and cancer
Nutritional skin diseases
Drug reactions
We also offer convenient pick-up and drop-off services for patients, along with products available at our office.