Pets-A-Loud

11 Apr 2014

Itchy and scratchy

Animals, Community, Pets, Society & Culture

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Have you noticed your cat or dog excessively itching, especially around their eyes, muzzle, ears or feet? Have you notice red, flaking and irritated patches of skin, or even hair loss?

Skin disorders and allergies, both acute and chronic conditions, are among the most common health pet health problems making up 60 per cent of vet consultations at our Frank Samways Veterinary Clinic at certain times of the year. With varying disorders presenting similar symptoms, skin conditions and allergies can often be complicated to diagnose.

With the condition of your cat or dog’s skin and coat also being an indicator of your pet’s general health and wellbeing, on this edition of Pets-A-Loud we discuss how skin disorders and allergies are certainly not skin-deep issues.

If you are concerned about the skin health of your cat and/or dog, it is best you consult your vet in person or over the phone. You can contact The Frank Samways Veterinary Clinic on 9329 2755 or visit 1 Boundary Road, North Melbourne.

On this week’s podcast,

we troubleshoot some common skin and allergy questions.
we explore a rare skin condition the Frank Samways Veterinary Clinic is currently treating.
we also wave the flag for shelter adult cats with the North Melbourne shelter waiving the fee of adult cats above six-months until the end of April.
and, cross live to the North Melbourne shelter to meet a couple of the Home’s fine felines up for adoption for the Pets-A-Loud segment.