Ensuring Happy & Healthy Pets

While we often think about how people can be allergic to cats and dogs, it’s also true that our four-legged companions may have allergies of their own. One of the most common causes of red, itchy, and irritated skin in pets is allergies. This may be an environmental allergen, such as dust or pollen, an allergy to flea saliva, or a problem with the ingredients in their food. We can help control the uncomfortable symptoms through accurate diagnosis of an allergy and treatments that minimize the effects. For food allergies, we also offer nutritional counseling to help you find the diet that works best for your pet.

Other Causes of Itchy Skin in Pets

• Atopy
• Food allergy
• Autoimmune disease
• Contact Dermatitis
• Seborrhea
• Flea infestation
• Lice, mites or other parasites
• Pyoderma
• Viral or fungal infections

Behavior

It’s very common for pet owners to struggle with problematic behaviors in their pet, but we’re here to help! One of the first steps with a behavioral issue is to rule out a potential medical cause. Illnesses can sometimes show up as a stressed-out or anxious pet, making them more prone to destructive behaviors. After medical conditions are ruled out, we use scientifically tested approaches and holistic care to help change troublesome behaviors and improve pets’ and their owners’ quality of life. With humane training methods and techniques, it’s possible to save animals’ lives and enhance their relationship with their owners.

Nutrition

We know just how important a healthy and balanced diet is for your furry family member. With all the options out there, it can be difficult to figure out what’s right for YOUR pet. We can offer advice on both the type and amount of food for your pet to make sure they stay healthy. For animals with chronic health conditions, diet is often essential in their treatment plan. We work closely with several high-quality pet food companies with scientifically proven results.

Getting your pet spayed or neutered is important for preventing animal overpopulation here in Putnam County and for your pet’s health. We offer affordable spay and neuter procedures for cats and dogs to prevent unexpected litters and ensure a longer, happier life for your pet. Hurricane Animal Hospital’s team of dedicated veterinarians and staff are committed to providing compassionate, state-of-the-art surgical care in a safe environment so that you can worry less. All procedures performed under anesthesia are carefully monitored by our experienced veterinary team. Pain control is also a critical component to a healthy recovery, and we will provide every patient with appropriate pain medication for their procedure. If you have any questions about when to schedule your pet’s spay or neuter procedure, please feel free to give us a call.

Benefits of Spaying & Neutering

• Reduces the risk of breast cancer in females
• Reduces the risk of prostate problems in males
• Eliminates uterine or testicular cancers or infections
• May reduce roaming and aggression
• Eliminates the heat cycle in females

Aside from a standard spay or neuter procedure, most pet owners hope their pets can go through life without ever needing another surgery. But when accidents and illnesses do happen, we’re here to help with safe options for surgical interventions. The team here at Hurricane Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing safe, effective surgeries to help your pet through medical emergencies.

Common Pet Surgeries

• Spay & neuter
• Bladder stone removals
• Wound treatments & laceration repair
• Lateral ear resections
• Repairs of cruciate ligaments
• Caesarean sections
• Urinary tract obstructions
• Mass removal & biopsy
• Gastrointestinal surgery to remove a foreign object
• Bone fracture repair
• Medical patella luxation repairs
• Stenotic nares repair

Anesthesia

If your pet is going to be placed under anesthesia (such as with a soft tissue or orthopedic surgery) we may talk to you about running a few blood tests to ensure their overall health before the procedure. You can also review our suggestions for preparing your pet for anesthesia.