Dermatology FAQs

Just like humans, it's important to be able to take care of your pet's skin and get them the help you need to alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with skin issues. Dermatology is a popular medicine among people and veterinarians. With dermatology specialists, you can find the root cause of any of your pet's skin issues, as well as help them find relief from seasonal allergies, itching, dry skin, and other common ailments.

At Magruder Tabb Animal Clinic in Yorktown, VA, we're on a mission to provide the best pet dermatology services. Your pet deserves the best treatment for skin issues, and deserves to live comfortably year-round! That's why our veterinarians are here to answer any questions you might have about pet dermatology.

Dermatology FAQs

What are Common Skin Issues?

Your pet can suffer from a variety of skin issues, including those that are related to seasonal allergies, allergies to topical ointments, and even household items like cleaners. In addition, your pet can also suffer from:

  • Dry skin
  • Itchy skin
  • Ear infections
  • Redness
  • Skin lesions 
  • Ticks or flea infestations

Many of these can be symptoms of underlying medical issues, or they might be attributed to other conditions like skin cancer. It's important to be able to address your pet's skin health as soon as possible. Even simple issues, such as flea and tick infestations, can lead to serious skin infections.

How Can Dermatology Treatment Help?

Dermatology treatment is designed to find the root cause of your pet's skin issues and treat them with the right medication. Medications that can help treat skin issues include ointments, antibiotics, and antihistamines to help reduce symptoms of allergies.

Lifestyle changes might also be able to prevent allergy flare-ups, and your veterinarian might recommend changing your household cleaners, medications, or even grooming products to protect your pet's skin.

They can also help provide other treatments like flea and tick prevention and ointments to get rid of these parasites that can cause discomfort for your pet. For more serious issues, such as skin cancer and growths on the skin, your veterinarian or dermatology specialist will initiate treatment such as surgery or chemotherapy.

Find the Best Dermatology Care At Magruder Tabb Animal Clinic

At Magruder Tabb Animal Clinic, we're here to help get your pets the care they need to find relief from itchy and dry skin and get help prevent their skin issues from flaring up throughout the seasons. Call us today at (757) 865-6510 to schedule an appointment at our clinic in Yorktown, VA.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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