
Dermatology & Cat & Dog Allergies
Cat and dog allergies in Oak Creek, WI, Glendale, WI, and Port Washington, WI can be quite frustrating because it is not always simple to find the root cause. Our team led by a board-certified dermatologist brings expertise and experience in diagnosing and treating a broad range of dermatological diseases, such as:
- Allergic dermatitis
- Autoimmune diseases
- Bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic skin infections
- Endocrine disorders
- Conditions of the ear
Call us at one of our three locations to make an appointment.
Glendale: (414) 540-6710
Oak Creek: (414) 761-6333
Port Washington: (262) 268-7800
A visit to the dermatologist may help if your pet experiences any of the following:
- Recurrent skin & ear infections
- Seasonal/year-round allergies
- Hair loss disorders
- Non-stop scratching
Techniques available for diagnosing and treating dog and cat allergy conditions include:
- Cytologic (microscopic) evaluations
- Skin scrapings
- Hair examinations
- Fungal or bacterial cultures
- Intradermal allergy testing
- Skin and nail biopsies
- Video otoscopy with deep ear canal evaluations
- Histopathology
- Hyposensitization treatments
Our board-certified dermatologist is an expert in all skin conditions and can help your pet. Dr. Casey Stepnik will work with you to identify the specific cause of your pet's condition and then develop a treatment plan based on experience and proven methodologies. At Lakeshore, our goal is to restore and maintain your pet's comfort and quality of life as soon as possible.

What can I expect at my pet's initial dermatology consultation?
Your consultation appointment with our board-certified veterinary dermatologist comprises of several components:
Please allow at least 60 minutes for this entire discussion.
DERMATOLOGY APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
- Dermatology patients should come to their appointment fasted. Water is ok.
- Please, no food or treats 12 hours prior to their appointment. **Except young animals (less than a year old) or diabetics, then a small meal is ok. Water should be available to your pet at all times.
- Please do not bathe your pet for 3 days prior to their appointment.
- Do not administer ear medications or ear cleaning 48 hours prior to their appointment.
- Continue to give oral medications as prescribed by your regular veterinarian.
- Please bring all prior and current medications to the appointment, including any empty bottles. Photos of prescription labels are also acceptable.
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