Is your pet’s itchy skin making you both feel uncomfortable?
Skin conditions are common in companion animals and can cause discomfort, irritation, and frustration for both pets and their families. You never want to see your best friend suffer and neither do we.
At Hambright Animal Hospital, our professional allergy and dermatology services are designed to uncover the cause of your pet’s skin concerns and help them feel comfortable again. Our goal is to support your pet from the inside out, restoring comfort, confidence, and quality of life.
Diagnosing the Problem
To help your pet feel better, the first step is understanding what is truly causing the problem. In some cases, we may be able to identify the issue through a careful visual exam. Other times, we may need to look a bit deeper. Diagnostic tools such as blood work, skin scrapings, and biopsies allow us to gather the information needed to create an effective treatment plan and move forward with confidence.
Some dermatological issues we can assist with include:
- Allergies (food and/or environmental)
- Infections (acute or chronic)
- Parasites
- Dermatitis
- Hormonal disorders
- Autoimmune diseases
- Tumors
- Skin cancer
Developing a Treatment Plan
Once we understand what is causing your pet’s symptoms, we work with you to determine the best path forward. Some conditions can be managed with simple solutions, such as a topical treatment, while others may require a more personalized, long term approach or a combination of therapies. Our goal is always to create a treatment plan that supports your pet’s comfort, healing, and overall well being.
Signs of a possible skin problem include:
- Excessive scratching
- Scabbing or flaking of the skin
- Hot spots
- Shedding more than usual
- Biting, chewing or licking at the affected area
- Bumps or lumps on or under the skin
If you notice any of these signs in your pet, it may be time to schedule an appointment. The team at Hambright Animal Hospital is here to help identify the cause and guide you toward relief. Together, we can help your pet live a more comfortable, healthier life.
What To Expect
We offer both curbside and in-clinic doctor appointments to best fit your needs. When scheduling, our team will help you choose the appointment style that works best for you and your pet. Prescription pick-ups, surgery check-ins, technician appointments, and advanced dentistry visits will continue to be handled curbside for efficiency and safety.
When you arrive for your appointment, simply park in a numbered spot and give us a call with your spot number and the best phone number to reach you. Once you’re checked in, one of our skilled medical team members will guide you through the next steps. This may include welcoming you inside for your appointment or talking you through the process for a drop-off, surgical procedure, or advanced dentistry visit—so you always know what to expect.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please call us at (704) 912-5333. We look forward to caring for you and your pet, and seeing your smile, soon.