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Our mobile veterinarians examine pets in their favorite spot - a comfy couch, a cozy pet bed, or even your lap! See how we work to keep pets relaxed and happy at home.
During an in-home Wellness or Sick Exam, our mobile veterinarians can evaluate your pet for environmental or food allergies and the best plan for your pet. Your veterinarian may recommend allergy testing or a referral to a veterinary allergy specialist (each for an additional cost).
Note: Allergy and dermatology consultations are included in the cost of an in-home physical examination.
When you book an in-home allergy and dermatology exam, both you and your pet can stay comfortable and stress-free, as we come to you! Our veterinarians build time into their day to provide specialized care for every pet.
Our experienced veterinarians will examine all the major systems of the body, including the skin, and look for signs of allergies, as well as feel for any lumps or bumps.
Our mobile veterinarians have the animal allergy and dermatology expertise to answer your pet allergy questions and to make the best allergy or dermatology plan for your dog or cat.
During your appointment, our team may recommend allergy testing to determine the cause of your pet’s symptoms (for an additional cost) as well as provide referrals to outside specialists, if necessary.
Our veterinarians may recommend a prescription to help treat your pet's allergy symptoms, including oral medication, topical treatments, and injections, such as cytopoint.
During the in-home Wellness or Sick Visit, your veterinary team will discuss your allergy concerns as well as conduct a thorough head-to-tail examination of your pet.
During your pet’s checkup, your veterinarian will examine your pet’s skin, as well as all the other systems of the body, to look for signs of allergies. They will also ask you about any history of chronic ear infections, rashes, skin itching, lumps, bumps, or inflammation.
In some cases, your veterinary team may recommend allergy testing to determine the best plan for your pet. This may include cytology, skin scraping, cultures, or blood work (for an additional cost).
If allergy testing is performed, we will keep you informed about the process, how long to receive the results, and provide follow-up recommendations and instructions.
After your allergy and dermatology consultation, your veterinarian may schedule a follow-up visit or visits with you to check in on your pet and monitor their progress. We also have virtual veterinarians available for pet health questions and recommendations.
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During your home visit, your veterinarian will collect a thorough medical history to get a timeline of your pet’s symptoms and together, you’ll make the best allergy plan for them.
Allergy testing and diagnostics yield more information about pet environmental allergies. Additionally, an elimination diet trial may be recommended to evaluate for food allergies.
If your pet has any lumps or bumps that warrant additional testing, your veterinary team may recommend cytology, which is the microscopic examination of cells.
Your veterinarian may also take a skin scraping from your pet to test for conditions that may be causing your pet’s skin to itch, flake, or be irritated and inflamed. Skin scraping reveals abnormal cells, as well as fungi, bacteria, and parasites. Skin scraping samples can also be used to culture (test) for certain bacterias.
In some cases, blood testing may be recommended for your pet. There are a number of laboratories that test for allergen-specific antibodies (IgE) that contribute to pet allergies. Your veterinarian can order allergy tests for common allergens that affect pets in your region.
In order to determine if your pet has allergies to particular foods, your veterinarian may recommend a strict diet trial using a hypoallergenic diet for several weeks before reintroducing common foods to evaluate for an allergic skin reaction.
Based on your pet’s in-home examination and the results of any allergy testing, your veterinary team may recommend a combination of medication, allergen immunotherapy, diet changes, and nutritional supplements.
An animal allergy and dermatology consultation takes place during an in-home Wellness and Sick visit and lasts approximately 30-45 minutes.
Please have your questions and concerns prepared ahead of time, as well as the names of any medications your pet is currently taking or has taken. Have your pet contained in a small area so that we can observe and examine them upon arrival.
We have same day and next-day appointment availability in most locations. When you book an appointment online or on the BetterVet app and choose Wellness or Sick Exam, you will be able to see a calendar of appointment availability in your area.
Your veterinarian will make sure to keep you informed every step of the way if your pet is diagnosed with allergy or dermatological conditions, as well as any further testing and treatments your pet may need.
Before the end of your in-home visit, your veterinary team will make sure you know about any post-care follow-up or instructions you need to remember and will set up future appointments if needed.
All of BetterVet’s veterinarians have extensive training in small animal medicine, which includes knowledge and experience with all the systems of a pet’s body, including skin and internal organs.
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