Brooklyn Veterinary Dermatologists Soothe Itches, Stop Hair Loss, and Treat Variety of Conditions
Humans are not the only ones that can suffer from dandruff, hair loss, or itchy, scabby, irritated skin. Pets can suffer from such afflictions, all of which are prime indications a pet needs to be seen and treated by our Brooklyn veterinary dermatologists. Our knowledgeable and experienced veterinarians, Dr. Pamella Dendtler and Dr. Kenya Crawford and Dr. Sarah Sullivan work out of our two convenient Brooklyn locations in Park Slope and Clinton Hill. Each location offers full-service animal hospital services, with dermatology included in the mix. Both locations also offer an in-house pharmacy so pet owners can easily obtain prescribed meds for pets on-site during their visit.
Animal Hospital Cares for Pet's Coat and Skin, Treats and Prevents Fleas and Ticks
In addition to dandruff, hair loss and scabby skin, symptoms that indicate a pet requires dermatological care include incessant scratching, biting, or licking, constant head shaking, and a change in the skin or coat texture and color. A bad odor coming from the pet's skin or ears can also mean a trip to our veterinary dermatologists is in order.
Dr. Dendtler, Dr. Crawford and Dr. Sullivan first provide a thorough exam and evaluate the pet for allergies, parasites, hormonal and auto-immune diseases. Our vets perform diagnostic procedures that include allergy testing and microscopic exams of a pet's hair and skin. Once they pinpoint the root of the problem, our goal is twofold: to treat the existing condition and provide preventative care to reduce the risk of it reoccurring in the future.
Fleas and ticks are two of the most common and insidious allergens that can affect a pet. Our veterinary hospitals provide treatments to eradicate an infestation or prevent one from occurring in the first place. A flea has four life-stages: eggs, larvae, pupae, and adult. While there is no single treatment that can kill all four stages of the flea, our veterinary dermatologists can determine the stage and extent of the infestation and administer the most effective treatment.
In addition to extreme skin irritation in both pets and humans - fleas can carry and spread other severe diseases such as Cat scratch fever, murine typhus, and tapeworms. Our veterinary hospitals carry the most effective prescription and over-the-counter flea meds for pets as well as preventative treatments.
Allergic skin diseases come in many forms, and they often look like other ailments, such as ringworm, parasite-caused mange, or bacterial infections. A thorough evaluation clears up the cause so the treatment can begin. The environment is often a cause of allergic reactions with a chronic skin disease known as atopic dermatitis. The condition can erupt from an allergic reaction to dust mites, molds, and pollens and, although it may not be curable, it can still be treated and quelled by a qualified veterinarian. Whether a pet suffers from a chronic, acute, common, or rare skin or coat condition, our Brooklyn vets can determine the best mode of care.
If your pet has any of these symptoms, please call us at 347-273-8959 to schedule a visit.