Cat & Dog Allergy & Dermatology Care in Plano, TX Helping Your Pet Feel Comfortable Again
If your pet can’t seem to stop scratching, licking their paws, or shaking their head, they might be dealing with more than a simple itch. Allergies are incredibly common in cats and dogs—and they can affect your pet’s skin, ears, eyes, and even their digestive or respiratory health.
At Humane Animal Medical & Surgical Hospital, we understand how frustrating allergies can be for both pets and their people. That’s why we take the time to uncover the root cause of your pet’s discomfort and build a treatment plan that helps them feel—and look—like themselves again.
If your pet is an itchy, hot mess, give us a call at (972) 578-2553 or use our online form to request an appointment today.
What Can Trigger Allergies in Pets?
Just like people, pets can develop sensitivities to a wide range of environmental and dietary allergens. Some of the most common allergens that spur inflammatory reactions in pets include:
- Grass and tree pollen
- Mold and mildew
- Dust mites
- Ragweed
- Cleaning products
- Fabrics and dyes
- Flea saliva
- Food proteins (such as chicken, beef, lamb, eggs, wheat, and dairy)
Whether the cause is airborne, ingested, or something your pet came into contact with, we’re here to help identify it and manage your pet’s symptoms.
Allergy Symptoms in Dogs & Cats
Allergies can look different depending on the underlying cause. Here are a few of the signs we often see in allergic pets:
Give us a call at (972) 578-2553 or fill out our online form to set up an appointment.
How We Diagnose and Treat Pet Allergies
Allergy care isn’t one-size-fits-all. At our North Texas animal hospital, we take a personalized and investigative approach to identify what’s bothering your pet. This may include:
- Thorough skin and ear exams
- Cytology (microscopic evaluation of skin or ear samples)
- Bloodwork and allergy testing
- Food trials to rule out or confirm food allergies
- Biopsy or other tissue sampling, if needed
- Thorough skin and ear exams
- Cytology (microscopic evaluation of skin or ear samples)
- Biopsy or other tissue sampling, if needed
- Bloodwork and allergy testing
- Food trials to rule out or confirm food allergies
Once we have answers, we’ll work with you to create a treatment plan that targets the cause—not just the symptoms.
Your Pet’s Skin Care Regimen
May Include
Your Pet’s Skin Care Regimen May Include
- Oral or injectable medications to relieve inflammation and itching
- Medicated shampoos and topical therapies
- Prescription-strength ear medications
- Steroid therapy (short- or long-term, depending on need)
- Hypoallergenic or novel protein diets
- Supplements to support skin and coat health
- Cryosurgery for skin growths or abnormal tissue
- Oral or injectable medications to relieve inflammation and itching
- Medicated shampoos and topical therapies
- Prescription-strength ear medications
- Steroid therapy (short- or long-term, depending on need)
- Supplements to support skin and coat health
- Cryosurgery for skin growths or abnormal tissue
- Hypoallergenic or novel protein diets
Because Your Pet Deserves to Feel Good in Their Skin
Itchy skin, ear infections, hot spots, and hair loss can take a serious toll on your pet’s health and happiness. At Humane Animal Medical & Surgical Hospital, we go beyond surface-level relief to uncover and treat the root cause of your pet’s discomfort.
We take the time to understand your pet’s lifestyle, history, and environment to create a customized treatment plan. Whether your pet needs allergy testing, long-term management, or short-term comfort, we’re here for both of you.
Let’s get your pet back to feeling like themselves. Call (972) 578-2553 or schedule a dermatology appointment online today.