Your furry friends can suffer from skin problems just as much as people do. A number of things can cause skin problems in pets such as cats and dogs. Your pet could experience an allergic reaction to the shampoo you use on his fur. He could also be experiencing an infection such as ringworm. A visit to Chula Vista veterinarians can help diagnose and treat your pet's skin problems.

Types of Skin Problems

South Bay veterinary dermatologists can help pinpoint the cause of your pet's skin issues and come up with a treatment for it. If your dog itches and is constantly scratching,let us find the cause, we can test for mange, a skin condition caused by small mites. Itching can also be caused by allergic dermatitis   a reaction to shampoo or the food your dog eats. Some pets even experience seasonal allergies that cause a reaction on the skin.

Other common skin problems our veterinarian can help diagnose and treat include ringworm, which is caused by a fungus. Ringworm causes round patches of irritation to appear on your pet's skin. Your pet's skin problems can also be caused by stress. A pet who is stressed out or bored may scratch or lick the skin until it becomes red and irritated. Changes in the seasons or hormone levels can also lead to skin problems.

Veterinary Dermatologists Diagnose and Treat Skin Problems

If your pet is itching or has red spots, take her to our South Bay veterinarian for an examination. We can take samples of the skin and examine it closely, looking for mites. We can also perform a biopsy at our animal vet clinic to determine the cause of the problem and come up with an effective treatment. Depending on the cause of the problem, your pet may need antibiotics or antifungal medication. If mange is to blame, a special shampoo, along with medications and treatment can eliminate the mites. We'll help you choose products that won't cause allergic reactions.

Has your pet experienced skin problems? How did you treat them?