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Allergies & Dermatology

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Is your pet’s itchy skin keeping you both up at night?

There are several factors that can affect a companion animal’s skin, and the symptoms can range from minor to severe. You don’t want your best friend to suffer and neither do we! 

At Winchester Veterinary Clinic, we work hard at listening to your concerns and observations so that we can determine the source, or sources, of your pet’s scratching, be it parasites or allergies.

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, it’s time to give Winchester Veterinary Clinic a call. We can help your pet live a more comfortable life.

Diagnosing the Problem

To help your pet feel better, we must first determine precisely what’s causing the problem. We may be able to pinpoint the problem by examining your pet, or we may need to investigate further. Blood work, skin scrapings and biopsies help us get the answers we need to move forward with a cure.

Some dermatological concerns we routinely assist with include:

  • Allergies (food, environmental, and/or contact)
  • Infections (acute or chronic)
  • Parasites
  • Dermatitis
  • Hormonal disorders
  • Autoimmune diseases
  • Tumors
  • Skin cancer

Developing a Treatment Plan

Once we’ve diagnosed the problem, or problems, the next step is deciding how to best treat it. Depending on the situation, we may recommend something as simple as applying a topical cream. More complex or severe conditions may call for a longer-term strategy or involve a combination of treatment methods. 

Possible long-term strategies may include:

  • Apoquel
  • Cytopoint 
  • Allergy shots or oral drops
  • Prescription shampoos and mousses
  • Prescription hypoallergenic diets
  • Creams, ointments, or gels

At Winchester Veterinary Clinic, we understand how frustrating and expensive your pet’s allergic conditions can be.  We will work hard to find solutions to help control or resolve the dermatologic issue(s), providing comfort for you and your pet, while keeping both your wallet and lifestyle in mind.

6825 Thrush Drive
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
t: 614-837-5555
f: 614-837-5509
Also serving Pickerington, Carroll, OH and surrounding areas.

Business Hours

Mon, Tue, Thur 8:00am – 8:00pm
Wed, Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 8:00am – 2:00pm

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I'm really surprised by the bad reviews! When I relocated to the area, they were recommended and I've had stellar treatment. My fur babies have had excellent care from dedicated, caring employees. My fur babies are older and need patience and they get it in spades. I've boarded there and the facility is beautiful. My experience with the clinic has been great. And they were very, very compassionate when I had to put down a pet. They are wonderful!!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Friendly staff.  Great boarding facilities the staff is always informative.  They have boarding and grooming on site
  
 
  
 
 
 
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As a new pup parent, you always try to be extra cautious and concerned. While trimming our pup's nails, he moved suddenly and caused my wife to clip too much, making him bleed. Of course, panic set in and she didn't know what to do. With blood everywhere, fear in her mind and me at work unable to help, my wife called Winchester Veterinary Clinic. They calmed her down and talked her through a home remedy. They let her know if that didn't work to call right back in. Having never experienced this before, my wife was unable to stop the bleeding and called right back. The staff was quick to invite her come in so they could take care of him. My wife took our pup right over with his poor little bleeding paw wrapped in a paper towel. Once she entered, they quickly grabbed him and took him to the doctor. A few minutes later, our happy pup came out with no more blood gushing from his toe. They were able to pack his nail with some cauterizing powder to stop the bleeding. They were even kind enough to send extra home for us, just in case. To top it off, they went ahead and trimmed the rest of his nails so my wife didn't have to be traumatized again. Needless to say, big or small, scary or not, trust this Vet. They made us feel so much better and took care of our fur baby with such swift ease.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Cannot day enough good things about the clinic or staff, if they cannot do the job they will tell who can. They will not do a job that may be a danger to the animal because of their capabilities at that particular time. If they were GP's I would have them for my doctor. My hat goes off to them for their voulenter work as well.