Suffering from an allergy can be miserable for pets.
Allergies can impact their comfort, health, and quality of life. If your dog or cat is constantly itching, licking, or dealing with chronic skin or ear issues, pet allergies could be the cause. easyvet San Tan Valley offers allergy evaluations, testing, and treatment plans based on your pet’s symptoms. We identify the root of the problem and help your pet find long-lasting relief.
What Allergies Can Cats and Dogs Have?
Your pet may be suffering from an allergy if you notice:
- Constant Scratching, Licking, or Chewing at Paws
- Red, Irritated Skin
- Recurring Ear Infections
- Fur Loss
- Sneezing or Watery Eyes
- Gastrointestinal Issues (Food-Related)
Testing for Allergies in Pets
Diagnosing pet allergies often involves a mix of observation, physical exams, and testing. After a physical examination, our veterinarians may recommend a skin scraping to rule out parasites or infections that may mimic allergy symptoms. They may also recommend a pet allergy test, which uses a blood sample to detect sensitivities to environmental allergens.
For suspected food allergies, an elimination diet is often the go-to test. This diet involves a strict feeding trial over several weeks. If symptoms improve, ingredients are slowly reintroduced to pinpoint the trigger. It takes patience, but this method is highly effective in identifying dietary allergens in cats and dogs.
Allergy Treatments for Your Pet
Every pet is different, and so is every allergy. Our team will develop an allergy treatment plan based on your pet’s specific triggers and symptoms. Allergy treatment options may include:
- Oral or topical medications to reduce or eliminate symptoms
- Medicated shampoos that soothe inflamed skin
- Allergy injections that reduce itching due to environmental allergens
- Dietary adjustments like switching to a hypoallergenic diet or to support symptom recovery
The goal of treating your pet’s allergies is to minimize discomfort and improve your pet’s daily quality of life. Ongoing allergy management may be needed. If a treatment option is not working, follow-up care is available, or we can refer to a specialist for more intensive care.
Relief for companions with pet allergies in San Tan Valley, AZ.
easyvet San Tan Valley offers pet allergy testing and treatment for cats and dogs in San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, Pecan Creek, Johnson Ranch, Chandler Heights, and neighboring Arizona areas.
