Pet Allergy Testing and Treatment in Peachtree Corners, GA, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners is a vet in Peachtree Corners, GA, that tests for and treats allergies in dogs and cats. Allergies are one of the most common reasons pets itch, lick their paws and get ear infections again and again. The goal is to stop the itch now and keep it from coming back.

Allergies can't be cured, but they can be controlled. Most pets feel much better once the cause is known.

Call (770) 637-0032 or book online.

What causes allergies in dogs and cats?

There are three main kinds:

• Flea allergy. One bite can make a sensitive pet itch for days, mostly around the tail and back legs.

• Environmental allergy. Pollen, grass, dust mites and mold. It often starts between ages 1 and 3 and gets worse each season.

• Food allergy. Usually a reaction to a protein like chicken or beef, not to grain. It can cause itchy skin, ear trouble and loose stool.

Signs to watch for: paw licking, face rubbing, red belly or armpits, chewing at the tail, and ear infections that keep returning.

How does allergy testing work?

The vet starts with an exam and rules out fleas, mites and skin infections, since they look like allergies. For environmental allergy, a blood test can show which pollens, grasses, mites and molds your pet reacts to. That list is used to make allergy shots or drops. Food allergy has no reliable blood test; it is found with a strict diet trial.

Bring the food bag and treat names, the flea product you use and when you last gave it, and photos of the skin on a bad day. Itch often looks calmer at the visit than it does at home. See prescription pet food in Peachtree Corners.

Across Petfolk, 86% of allergy testing and immunotherapy orders between Oct 1, 2025 and Sep 30, 2026 were for dogs. About 6 in 10 testing orders (61%) were a combined package that included the test and the first round of treatment.

Can allergies be cured?

No, but immunotherapy comes closest. Allergy shots or drops slowly teach the immune system to react less. It takes months to work and helps many dogs over time. While you wait, other options give relief faster:

• Prescription anti-itch medicine that works within a day or so

• Medicated shampoos and wipes for paws and skin folds

• Treatment for any skin or ear infection the itch caused

• Year-round flea control, which every allergic pet needs

Face swelling and hives

An allergic reaction can also come on suddenly, after a bee sting, a spider bite or a new medicine. The face, lips or eyes swell, or bumps rise across the body. These pets need a same-day visit, and walk-ins are welcome.

Kiki appeared to have an allergic reaction that disappeared in hours but worried us significantly!

David A., Google review

Easing allergy season at home

Wipe your dog's paws and belly after walks on grass, especially after trail days at Simpsonwood Park. Wash bedding each week in hot water. Bathe with the shampoo the vet recommends, not a human one. Keep a simple log of when the itch is worst, since it helps the vet find the pattern. Plan a recheck a few weeks after treatment starts, so the plan can be adjusted before the next flare. Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic, so itchy, sore pets are handled gently.

You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit. A wellness exam starts at $99, and a sick exam starts at $135.

When a reaction can't wait

Swelling of the throat, trouble breathing, vomiting with weakness, or collapse after a sting or new medicine needs a 24-hour emergency hospital right away, such as Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Brookhaven.

Book an allergy visit

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Peachtree Corners is at 5175 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 1300-B, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, at The Forum. Call (770) 637-0032. For red, sore patches, see skin conditions and dermatology in Peachtree Corners.

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