If your pet is constantly licking, scratching, or battling recurrent ear and skin infections, allergies may be to blame. At Red Rock Veterinary Health, we offer thorough allergy testing and treatment to help identify the root cause of your pet’s discomfort—whether it’s environmental, food-related, or due to fleas or other ectoparasites. Colorado’s dry climate and seasonal shifts can intensify allergy symptoms and prolong the allergy season, and what may look like a simple skin issue could actually be an allergic response.

Our approach includes detailed history-taking, diagnostics, and tailored treatment plans that may involve diet trials, medications, medicated topical therapy, or custom allergy immunotherapy (ASIT) based on testing results. We’re committed to helping your pet feel better with solutions that minimize side effects and provide long-term relief.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the signs my pet might have allergies?
A: Common signs include frequent scratching or licking, red or irritated skin, recurring ear/skin infections, hair loss, or chewing at the paws. These symptoms can often worsen seasonally or after exposure to certain foods or environments.

Q: How do you test for pet allergies?
A: We use a combination of diagnostic tools including primarily blood testing (but in some cases intradermal testing) to identify environmental allergens. For food allergies, we typically recommend a strict elimination diet trial with a hydrolyzed protein or novel protein to pinpoint the source as blood testing for food allergens is not usually helpful.

Q: What treatments are available for pet allergies?
A: Treatment may include anti-itch medications, immunosuppressive medications, prescription diets, medicated topicals/mousses/shampoos, and long-term options like custom immunotherapy. We tailor each plan based on your pet’s unique needs, your budget, and their response to treatment.