Skin Infections

If your four-legged family member has a skin infection, and you're in the Sarasota, FL area,  our veterinary team at Bay Road Animal Hospital can help. We understand the importance of good pet care and treating skin issues is a part of that. There are many different reasons for infections on the skin. While many are infections mild, it can still be important to get them treated so they don't spread or cause other issues. If you are looking for a “veterinarian near me,” we are here to help. 

Infections can come from bacteria but there are a lot of ways those bacteria can get on your pet's skin. They only need to make their way to a small cut or scratch, or get a foothold in some other way, and they can make your pet very sick. While a lot of skin issues can clear up on their own, it may still be a good idea to seek treatment. The skin is the body's largest organ and an infection on it can be hard to clear up and also hard on your pet's overall health.

If you notice your pet has a spot that's red, sore, inflamed, or showing other signs of infection, such as pus, a pet dermatologist can help diagnose the problem and get your pet appropriate treatment. Antibiotics are commonly used by a veterinarian to treat a skin infection but the type of bacteria and source of infection can affect that. Additionally, some antibiotics don't work well on specific types of bacteria, but may work well for others.

Work with our quality Sarasota, FL, animal hospital when you have pet skin infection questions or concerns. Get in touch with us today at Bay Road Animal Hospital and let a veterinarian on our veterinary team get you the help your pet needs. Not only can this help you feel more confident that your pet will make a full recovery but it can also give you important information about what to watch out for. Call us at (941) 378-1236 for our Honore and 17th street location or at for our Bay Road West location. A “veterinarian near me” is here to help.