Skin and itch

40 min$145 to $320Dog room 1 or 2Dr. Maren or Dr. Ellis

Forty minutes, because the history matters most: when it started, where it itches, what changed. We take a sample to read while you wait, check for fleas, and give relief today while we look for the cause.

What happens

Forty minutes, because the history matters most.
A tape or scraping sample, read under the microscope while you wait.
A flea check, even for indoor pets.
Relief today, and a plan to find the cause: food, fleas, or environment.

The price, in detail

Item	When it applies	Price
Sick visit exam	Always	$95
Skin cytology or scraping	Always	$48
Itch relief or first course of medication	If treatment starts today.	Up to $120
Flea prevention	If your pet is not already on it. Every pet in the house needs it at once.	Up to $57
Most visits come to		$145 to $320

You get a written estimate before anything beyond the exam. If the plan changes in the room, we stop and ask.

Before you come

Photos of the worst days, if it comes and goes.
The names of foods and treats your pet eats, with the brand.
Any shampoo, spray, or medication you have tried.

Call now instead if

Swelling of the face or muzzle, or hives, after a sting, a new food, or a new medicine.
Trouble breathing with any swelling.

Please call instead of booking. We will tell you whether to come now.

Call (631) 555-0148 After hours (631) 555-0163

Questions

Do I need to change the food?

Maybe, but not yet. Fleas and the environment come first because they are faster to rule out. A food trial takes 8 weeks, so we start one only if it is worth it.

Is it an allergy?

It can be, and allergies are common, but we reach that answer after ruling out fleas, mites, and infection. We will not guess on the first visit.