Skin, coat and ear conditions are common issues for many pets, impacting their level of comfort and quality of life. Our dermatology services specialize in diagnosing and treating a variety of skin, coat and ear conditions. Services include thorough examinations to assess the pet’s skin and coat health, identifying abnormalities and signs of irritation. With diagnostic procedures, such as allergy testing, we can pinpoint and manage allergic reactions that may manifest as skin problems. Treatment options include addressing skin parasites like fleas and ticks, managing bacterial, fungal, or yeast infections, and recommending prescription medications, including topicals, shampoos, and oral medications. Depending on the level of severity, we may utilize diagnostic tools such as skin scrapings, cytology, and biopsies for accurate diagnosis.
For pets with chronic allergies, immunotherapy may be recommended to desensitize the immune system. Additionally, we can provide guidance on nutritional needs to support healthy skin and coat. Ear care services include evaluation and treatment of ear conditions like infections and inflammation. Follow-up care is crucial, allowing us to monitor your pet’s progress and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans. Overall, our objective is to improve the quality of life for your pet by addressing skin issues comprehensively, and involving you as the pet owner in the diagnostic and treatment processes.
A veterinary dermatologist diagnoses and treats a wide range of skin, ear, and allergy conditions, including chronic itching, hair loss, ear infections, hot spots, food allergies, flea allergy dermatitis, fungal and bacterial skin diseases, autoimmune skin disorders, and environmental allergies. Our advanced veterinary dermatology team uses evidence-based methods to find the underlying cause—not just treat symptoms.
Pets showing persistent itching, redness, rashes, excessive licking, flaky skin, bumps, hair thinning, or recurring ear infections may need a dermatology veterinary specialist. If symptoms repeat or last more than a few weeks, scheduling a skin evaluation at our animal care clinic, Fremont Veterinary Hospital, or Stockton vet clinic is recommended.
