Veterinary Dermatology at Lake Anna Veterinary Hospital
Your pet’s skin and coat are more than just a source of beauty—they’re vital indicators of their overall health. At Lake Anna Veterinary Hospital, we understand the challenges that dermatological issues can bring, from persistent itching to chronic infections. Our advanced dermatology services are designed to diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of skin conditions, ensuring your pet feels comfortable and looks their best.
Common Skin Issues We Treat
We specialize in identifying and managing a variety of dermatological conditions, including:
- Allergies: Environmental, food, and contact allergies causing itching, redness, or hair loss.
- Parasites: Flea allergy dermatitis, mites (demodex, scabies), and tick-related skin conditions.
- Infections: Bacterial, fungal, or yeast infections a?ecting the skin or ears.
- Hot Spots: Painful, inflamed areas caused by excessive licking or scratching.
- Chronic Ear Infections: Often linked to allergies or underlying skin conditions.
- Autoimmune Skin Diseases: Rare but serious conditions a?ecting skin and mucous membranes.
- Hormonal Disorders: Conditions like hypothyroidism or Cushing’s disease that manifest as skin or coat problems.
Our Approach to Skin Care
We combine advanced diagnostic tools with personalized treatment plans to address your pet’s unique needs. Our goal is to provide relief from discomfort while addressing the root cause of the problem.
Advanced Diagnostics
- Allergy Testing: Blood or intradermal tests to identify specific allergens.
- Skin Scraping and Cytology: Microscopic evaluation to detect mites, bacteria, or yeast.
- Biopsy: When necessary, we perform skin biopsies to diagnose complex or chronic issues.
- Food Elimination Trials: To pinpoint food-related allergies.
Comprehensive Treatments
- Medicated Shampoos and Topicals: Target infections, inflammation, and other skin issues directly.
- Oral Medications: Antibiotics, antifungals, or allergy medications as needed.
- Immunotherapy: Allergy shots or oral treatments to desensitize your pet to environmental allergens.
- Parasite Prevention: Customized plans to protect your pet from fleas, ticks, and mites.
- Nutritional Support: Dietary recommendations to promote a healthy skin barrier and coat.
Specialized Care for Chronic Conditions
We know that some skin issues, like allergies or autoimmune diseases, require long-term management. Our team is here to support you and your pet with ongoing care, follow-ups, and adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
Why Choose Lake Anna Veterinary?
- Expertise: Decades of experience diagnosing and treating a wide range of skin conditions.
- Advanced Technology: Tools and techniques for accurate diagnosis and
- Personalized Care: Every pet is unique, and so is their dermatology treatment plan.
- Comfort-Focused: We prioritize your pet’s comfort throughout the diagnostic and treatment process.
Schedule a Dermatology Consultation
If your pet is experiencing itching, hair loss, redness, or any other skin issue, don’t wait—help is just a call away. Schedule a dermatology consultation with our team at Lake Anna Veterinary Hospital, and let us help your pet feel and look their best.