Allergies can cause constant discomfort for pets.
Having an allergy can lead to itching, redness, ear infections, digestive issues, and even fur loss. easyvet Estero provides diagnostic and treatment solutions for allergies in pets from the Estero, FL area. Whether environmental or food-related, our goal is to help your pet live more comfortably with fewer allergy flare-ups.
Allergy Testing Options for Cats and Dogs
Determining what’s triggering your pet’s allergies is the first step to effective treatment. Pets may react to pollen, dust mites, mold, flea bites, or products in your home. To investigate these issues, our team will start by performing in-house skin diagnostics, such as skin scrapings and impressions. These tests can rule out infections or parasites that may mimic allergy symptoms. We use advanced AI technology with our diagnostic tools to enhance slide readings for greater speed and accuracy.
As another option, our team can draw a blood sample to send out to a specialized lab for pet allergy testing to screen for environmental triggers. These results can pinpoint allergens and create a targeted care plan.
Food allergies can be a cause of chronic skin and gastrointestinal issues in pets.
Proteins like chicken, beef, dairy, and grains can trigger reactions. The most accurate way to identify whether your pet has a food allergy is through an elimination diet. This involves feeding your pet a limited-ingredient diet for several weeks, followed by a gradual reintroduction of ingredients to observe any reactions.
While we can also send out blood tests for suspected food allergies, the results may not be as reliable as a well-managed elimination trial. Our team will guide you through the process and make sure your pet is consuming a nutritionally complete diet during testing. Once we identify the culprit, we’ll recommend long-term food options to avoid future flare-ups and maintain a healthy diet.
Pet Allergy Treatment Options for Long-Term Relief
Once our veterinarian has identified or suspects the source of your pet’s allergy, we’ll develop a treatment plan that may include one or more of the following approaches:
- Immunotherapy: Environmental allergy injections desensitize itching in your dog
- Medications: Allergy medications control itching and inflammation
- Topicals: Medicated shampoos or mousses soothe and protect irritated skin
- Dietary Changes: Nutritional plans that avoid known allergens or promote healthy skin
Each pet is unique, and allergy management is often a combination of treatments customized for the best response. Make sure to monitor your pet at home. If the initial treatments don’t work, we will follow up to find the right allergy management plan for your pet.
Testing and treatment for pet allergies in Estero, FL.
Allergies don’t have to be a lifelong untreated struggle for your pet. With modern diagnostics and treatments, four-legged companions can find relief from itchy, uncomfortable symptoms. Schedule your pet’s allergy consultation online today so that they can feel their best again.
easyvet Estero offers pet allergy testing and treatment for cats and dogs in Estero, Bonita Springs, Cypress Lake, North Naples, Miromar Lakes, Fort Myers Beach, San Carlos Park, and southern Fort Myers areas.
