Pets often suffer from allergies, especially during springtime when the flowers, grass particles, and pollens are in the air. Many people suffer from allergies, typically itchy eyes and runny noses. Our pets can experience discomfort as well. It can happen in any breed and at any age. Retrievers (Doodles, Labradors and Goldens) are predisposed to suffering from allergies, as are bulldogs and west highland terriers, to name a few. Usually, it manifests with itchy skin.
Pet Allergy Symptoms
Your pet may experience symptoms such as licking or chewing at paws, digging at armpits, licking or chewing their belly or bottom, shaking their head, or digging at their ears. These symptoms can be subtle and mild, or they can be self-destructive and impossibly endless. Either way, your pet needs some help to get comfort and relief from the nuisance of the itch! The constant licking and digging can be extremely frustrating to watch! Nobody likes to watch their pet suffer.
Providing Comfort for Your Pet
There are many reasons why itching can happen, but the first thing is to stop that itch! When you visit CityPets614 Animal Hospital, your local Columbus, OH veterinarian, we are committed to ending the discomfort for your pet.
Initially, we will give your pet medication, either a pill or an injection, to help achieve comfort. The next and equally important step is discovering why the itch is happening. There’s always an underlying reason or reasons for the itchiness. Itching can be due to allergies to a food, an environmental irritant such as pollen, or due to an underlying bacterial or yeast infection, not to mention the myriad of other causes, including fleas, mites, dry skin, walking dandruff, low thyroid, high cortisol, shampoo sensitivity, and immune disorders. Testing may be required to discover the itch’s underlying reason to prevent it from recurring. Once the cause is determined, we will implement a long-term plan to return your pet’s skin to a healthy and comfortable state!
If your pet shows skin discomfort, visit us at CityPets614 Animal Hospital in Columbus, Ohio! We will help uncover, manage, and control the pain so your pet can live a happy, comfortable life! Schedule an appointment today, and let’s get your pet on the road to recovery quickly!
-J.Bishop, DVM
CityPets614 is your Full-service Veterinary Hospital & Clinic, Boarding, Daycare, and Grooming in Columbus, Ohio, and Surrounding Areas
CityPets614 Animal Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, is a complete veterinary hospital and vet clinic serving your pet’s needs. CityPets614 is located in the Short North Arts District of Columbus, Ohio, just a short drive away from the Grandview Yard area. It’s a great spot for pet lovers in the heart of the city. We also serve Victorian Village, Harrison West, Grandview Heights, and Downtown Columbus. We are located next to the Riverside Apartments.