Best Care Animal Hospital examines and treats pets struggling with all types of allergies. Many pets living in the greater Houston metro areas of Spring and Tomball, TX, battle a broad range of allergies throughout the year, while others struggle only in the spring and summer. When you first visit our clinic, our veterinarian will assess your pet’s condition to determine what is causing your pet’s allergies and recommend treatment accordingly.
Pet Allergy Symptoms
Pets often don’t tell owners that they’re suffering, yet many pets in Spring and Tomball, TX, suffer from various potential allergens. The veterinarian staff at Best Care Animal Hospital suggests watching for the following signs:
- More scratching than normal
- Red, itchy skin that is moist or scabbed
- Itchy ears, runny eyes, sneezing
- Swollen face, ears, lips, eyelids, or earflaps
- Itchy base of the tail or back
- Increased head-shaking
- Constant licking or chewing of paws
- Chronic ear infections
- Diarrhea or vomiting that diet changes can’t explain
Causes of Pet Allergies
According to the American Kennel Club, pet allergies are the result of the body’s immune system responding to a foreign substance. The most common types of allergies are skin allergies, food allergies, and environmental allergies.
Treating Your Pet’s Allergies
At Best Care Animal Hospital, our veterinarian will first work to diagnose your pet’s allergies by ruling out other conditions, as singling out the specific allergens can be challenging. Typically, dogs and cats begin showing signs of allergies in their first three years of life. Food allergies are diagnosed through elimination diets. Our veterinarian can easily treat flea allergies by killing the fleas and seeing if the situation resolves. Environmental allergies are typically worst during the spring and summer in the Houston metro area. New pollens in trees, grasses, and flowers are at their peak during these seasons.
How We Treat Pet Allergies
The best way to treat an allergy is to avoid the allergen. However, that is not always possible. Treatment recommendations depend on the type and severity of the problem. Many pets need to change their diet or get regular flea treatment to combat allergies. Others may require allergy relief medication that helps combat the symptoms to keep your pet comfortable.
Schedule an Appointment with Our Veterinarian for Pet Allergy Treatment in Houston, Spring, and Tomball, TX
If you suspect your pet may be suffering from an allergy, call Best Care Animal Hospital today at (281) 251-0893 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our veterinarian.