29/11/2024
Ellie visiting SGV for treatment of itchy paws 🐾
With the changing seasons, you may notice your pets scratching or licking more often. Pets can be allergic to environmental factors like pollen, dust, and grasses, or to food. Fleas, mites, and other parasites can cause itching. Even if you can't see fleas on your pet, they can still be present and itching from a flea allergy can start with just one bite.
Bacterial or fungal infections can cause itching, along with other symptoms like inflamed skin, discharge and hair loss.
Ear infections can be itchy and painful, and lead to recurrent ear infections or even ruptured eardrums if not treated promptly.
If you notice your pet scratching or licking excessively at a specific area of their body, come in for a check-up with one of our vets today so we can help you work out a tailored treatment plan for your four-legged family member so they can enjoy this summer as much as everyone else!