- posted: Mar. 25, 2022
Your pet's skincare and skin health are an important part of their overall health and wellness. At Oxford Animal Hospital, serving Oxford, FL, and the surrounding areas, we provide pet skin care. You can find treatment and answers to your questions by scheduling an appointment with our veterinarian in The Villages. Keep reading to learn more.
Common Signs of Pet Skin Problems
It can be hard to tell when your pet is experiencing skin problems. He cannot tell you exactly how he feels, so it is your responsibility to be on the lookout for developing skin conditions. When you are doing your regular pet grooming, check your pet for the following symptoms of pet skin issues:
- Redness
- Bumps
- Blisters
- Itching
- Excessive scratching
- Scaling
- Loss of hair
If you notice any of these symptoms, make an appointment with our veterinarian at our animal hospital.
Treatment Options
When you visit our vet, your pet will be evaluated and his skin examined. If it is determined that your pet is experiencing pet skin problems, a treatment plan can be developed for him. This treatment plan could include special pet shampoos, topical medications, and oral medications.
Our vet may want to discuss with you the pet's environment as well. Sometimes irritants in the environment will cause your animal to break out or develop skin rashes.
Prevention
To prevent your pet from developing skin problems, it is important that you pay attention to how he reacts to pet shampoo. If your pet seems irritated or especially itchy after a bath, you may want to consider using a different product. You should also be sure to keep your pet's environment free from irritants.
To learn more, contact us at Oxford Animal Hospital, serving Oxford, FL, and the surrounding areas. Call us today at 352-461-1346.