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Allergies & Dermatology

Say goodbye to itching, redness, and skin issues with expert dermatology and allergy care for pets.

Allergies & Dermatology: Helping Your Pet Feel Comfortable in Their Skin
If your pet is constantly scratching, licking, or dealing with skin irritation, they may be suffering from allergies or a dermatological condition. These issues can be frustrating for pets and pet parents alike—but the good news is, there are safe and effective treatments available.

What Are Pet Allergies?

Allergies occur when your pet’s immune system overreacts to something in their environment, food, or parasites. Common triggers include:

  • Environmental allergens like pollen, dust mites, mold, or grass

  • Fleas or flea saliva

  • Food sensitivities, especially to proteins like chicken or beef

  • Contact irritants such as shampoos or cleaning products

These allergens can lead to symptoms that appear on the skin and coat or affect the ears, paws, and respiratory system.

Signs Your Pet May Have Allergies or a Skin Condition

  • Persistent scratching, licking, or chewing

  • Red, inflamed, or scaly skin

  • Hair loss or bald patches

  • Ear infections or head shaking

  • Frequent paw licking

  • Rashes or hot spots

  • Unusual odor

If these symptoms sound familiar, your pet may benefit from a dermatological exam.

What to Expect During a Dermatology Visit

At your appointment, your veterinarian will:

  1. Conduct a thorough skin and coat exam

  2. Ask about diet, environment, and symptom history

  3. Perform tests such as:

    • Skin scrapings

    • Cytology (microscopic analysis)

    • Ear swabs

    • Allergy testing (if needed)

Once the cause is identified, we’ll create a customized treatment plan.

Treatment Options

Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may include:

  • Prescription medications to relieve itching and inflammation (oral or injectable)

  • Topical treatments or medicated shampoos

  • Flea prevention (essential for flea allergy dermatitis)

  • Diet changes or elimination trials for suspected food allergies

  • Immunotherapy (allergy desensitization for long-term relief)

  • Ear treatments for infections or chronic inflammation

Our goal is not just short-term relief, but long-term comfort and healthy skin.

Chronic skin issues can seriously affect your pet’s quality of life. With proper care, many pets experience significant improvement, even full resolution of their skin and allergy concerns.

🐾 Looking to keep your pet healthy and happy? Visit us—we’re here to support every step of the way.

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Royer Veterinary Services FAQs

There is no question too big or too small for our veterinary team.

If you are checking in more than one pet, each pet will need to be signed in individually.

We try to take patients in the order they are checked in but they are also triaged by a three tier system, with priority 1 patients always seen first. Once you check your pet in we will triage them based on the symptoms provided and contact you with an estimated wait time. If you believe your pet is experiencing a life threatening situation, please call us immediately. Priority 1: May survive if life-saving measures are applied. Examples: poisoning, collapse, bloat (GDV), actively seizures, allergic reactions, traffic accident, difficulty breathing, urinary tract blockage, and heat stroke. Priority 2: Likely to survive if care is given within hours. Examples: closed fractures, diarrhea, actively vomiting, bowel obstruction, and urinary tract infections. Priority 3: Non-life-threatening conditions. Examples: skin conditions, lameness, abscess, minor wounds, sore eyes/ears, and chronic diseases.

We understand it can be confusing when your pet is sick if they need to be rushed into the hospital or not, so we always encourage you to call us at the hospital and we are always happy to answer your questions.

Reply 9 to cancel your check in spot or call the hospital and let us know so we can remove your pet from our waiting queue.

A staff member will call you to communicate instead of sending text messages.

No, we are a walk-in only veterinary clinic; no appointments are necessary. Please use the online Check In link to reserve your place in line.