Does Your Pet Have Skin Problems?

Skin issues, including chronic allergies, are a common reason to seek medical attention for your pet.  Allergies can also be the result of external parasites, food or an inhaled irritant like dust or pollen.

Most allergies appear after the pet is six months of age with the majority of affected dogs over age two. The most common symptom associated with allergies is itching of the skin, either localized or generalized. Other symptoms include respiratory distress (coughing, sneezing, and wheezing) or digestive problems causing vomiting, flatulence, or diarrhea.

Other dermatologic issues can present similarly with changes to the skin and hair coat or itchiness.  Some skin conditions require diagnostics and special treatment so if your pet is experiencing any of these symptoms please contact us for an appointment.

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Town and Country is the best. We were new to Texas and they treated my dog in his last month and were extremely professional and sweet. After his passing, I received a handwritten card signed by the entire staff and it truly touched me. They do an excellent job with their animal care.

Lauren Kimbro, Dog Owner

Everyone who works here has been very nice and pleasant to us, and we’ve appreciated the good care we got for our animals. I’ve seen Dr. Strittmatter work with my dad’s cattle and Dr. Black has helped us with our dog and cat.

Dr. Black explained everything and let me be involved with choices and decisions and never pushed anything, which I really appreciate. I can happily recommend Town and Country Animal Hospital!

Sarah Waite, Dog & Cat Owner
This place is awesome!! Kind, caring, compassionate. From the initial phone call throughout the whole process we had a great experience. My cat was at ease and was such a good boy.

Dr. Stritmatter was wonderful. I highly recommend. Vet techs and receptionist were wonderful as well. Thank you all.

Heather Huber, Cat Owner

“We love Town & Country Animal Hospital! It’s 100% worth the trip! Dr. Black and the whole team are outstanding at what they do, and I wouldn’t trust our beloved dogs (and chickens) to anyone else. Highly recommend.”

Darby McFall, Dog Owner

Pet Dermatolgy

Allergies

If you suspect your pet may be suffering from allergies, there could be a range of causes.

Nutrition

Diet can be a contributing factor in many dermatologic conditions.

Hormones

Endocrine diseases can manifest as skin issues, and treating the hormone imbalance can significantly improve your pets skin.  

Frequently Asked Questions

We are eager to answer all your questions and address any concerns. Below are some of the most common questions. Please don’t hesitate to call us if there is anything we can help you clarify.

Yes, a vet is always on call on nights and weekends to see emergencies for small or large animals.  If you have an emergency after hours, please call the clinic to be directed to the vet on call.  However, we do not have the clinic staffed 24 hours a day and some emergencies may require more intense monitoring and in those instances,  we will direct you to a 24 hour emergency clinic in your area.

At Town and Country Animal Hospital, we treat dogs, cats, cattle, sheep and goats, llamas and alpacas, and horses.  Learn more about our large animal services. 

We are a mixed animal practice, there may be an instance when the veterinarians are out of the office on a farm call.  Please call ahead to avoid waiting for a doctor to become available, and to give you and your pet the most time and attention at your appointment.

Many pet insurance companies offer reiburesement for services with itemized receipts. Call our office for detailed information. (940) 382-1986

We do not offer boarding or grooming but we can recommend some excellent facilities in the area.  For grooming services we recommend The Pampered Pooch and for boarding services we recommend A Cowgirl’s Kennel. 

We are not open on Saturday but there is a vet on call over the weekend to see emergencies. Our hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 12pm and 1pm to 5:30pm.

We are located at 1220 Poinsettia Blvd Denton, TX.  We are in the process of building a new small animal clinic that will be located on the north side of Denton on Poinsettia Dr.     Large animal appointments will continue to be seen at our current location.

Yes! We have customized packages to meet all your new puppy or kitten’s health needs. To learn about well visits, vaccinations, microchipping, and spay/neuter services visit our puppies & kittens page. 

If you have any other questions, please contact us