Pet Skin Care and Dermatology in Lake Mary, FL, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lake Mary is a vet in Lake Mary, FL, that treats skin problems in dogs and cats, from a single hot spot to itching that never seems to stop. Skin is the largest organ your pet has, and it shows trouble fast. A same-day visit can stop a small sore from becoming a big one.

Book online, walk in, or call (689) 400-8901.

What skin problems does the vet see most?

In Lake Mary, the common ones are:

• Hot spots. Red, wet, painful patches that can grow in hours, often on the neck, cheek or hip.

• Itching and licking. Usually from allergies or fleas.

• Rashes and red bumps, especially on the belly, armpits and paws.

• Bald patches and thinning fur.

• Scabs, crusts and flaky skin.

• Odor or greasy skin, often from yeast.

• New lumps on or under the skin.

The Lake Mary clinic page lists skin issues and hot spots linked to humidity, plus increased scratching or licking, among the symptoms it treats most.

Why does Florida weather affect my pet's skin?

Heat and humidity keep the skin damp under a thick coat, and yeast and bacteria love warm, moist places. Add pollen most of the year and fleas that never take a break, and many Central Florida pets have at least one skin flare a year. Across Petfolk, skin complaints rise in the warm months: about 20% of sick visits from June to September, compared with about 16% from December to February (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026).

Dogs who love a wet romp, or who get bathed often and not dried well, are prone to hot spots. Drying the coat down to the skin after rain or a bath helps.

How does the vet pin down a skin problem?

Skin problems can look alike but have very different causes, so testing matters. The vet may:

• look closely at the skin and coat, and check for fleas

• press tape to the skin, or take a gentle scraping, to look for yeast, bacteria or mites in the in-house lab

• take a sample from a lump with a fine needle

• suggest a food trial or allergy testing for itching that keeps coming back

I recently had to bring my dog in for a skin issue, and once again this veterinary team proved why I trust them so much.

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What does treatment look like?

It fits the cause. Common steps include clipping and cleaning a hot spot, medicated shampoos or sprays, medicine for infection, fast itch relief, and flea control. For allergies that keep coming back, see allergy testing and treatment in Lake Mary. If ears are part of the problem, see ear infection treatment in Lake Mary.

Your pet may go home with a cone so they can't lick or chew the spot while it heals. Give every dose, and come back for a recheck if the vet asks. Skin heals slowly, and stopping early often brings the problem right back.

Before the visit

A few things help the vet:

• photos of the skin when it looked its worst

• a list of foods, treats and chews

• the name of your flea product and the last date you gave it

• a note on when the itch is worse (season, after walks, at night)

Fear Free handling means the team goes slowly with sore skin, uses treats, and lets you stay with your pet.

What skin care costs

A sick exam at Petfolk Lake Mary starts at $135. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. PetfolkCare membership starts at $199 a year.

Skin signs that need fast care

A sudden puffy face, hives all over the body, or a wound that smells, oozes and spreads should be seen the same day at the clinic. If your pet also struggles to breathe, collapses or vomits again and again, go to a 24-hour emergency hospital. The closest one is Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), 1490 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park.

Visit Petfolk Lake Mary

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lake Mary is at 222 Wheelhouse Ln, #1110, Lake Mary, FL 32746, off I-4 with free parking. It is open weekends, and walk-ins are welcome. Call (689) 400-8901.

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