Pet Skin Conditions & Dermatology in Sandy Springs, GA, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Sandy Springs is a vet in Sandy Springs, GA, that treats skin problems in dogs and cats, from hot spots and rashes to hair loss, skin infections and new lumps. Many skin problems can be diagnosed with quick tests during the visit.

Skin is where many other problems show up: allergies, parasites, hormone changes and infections. The goal is to find what's underneath, not just calm the surface.

Call (678) 673-3977, book online or walk in.

What skin problems does Petfolk Sandy Springs treat?

The vet at Petfolk Sandy Springs sees:

• Hot spots: raw, wet, painful patches that can appear in a day, often after a dog licks or chews one area.

• Skin infections (pyoderma): red bumps, pus-filled spots or crusts from bacteria.

• Yeast: greasy, smelly skin, often between toes, in skin folds or in ears.

• Fleas and mites: scabs, hair loss and intense itch.

• Hair loss: in patches or evenly, which can point to parasites, ringworm or hormone problems.

• Lumps and bumps: from harmless fatty lumps to growths that need testing.

Across Petfolk, skin complaints rise in the warm months: about 20% of sick visits from June to September versus about 16% from December to February (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026).

How does the vet figure out what's wrong?

At Petfolk Sandy Springs, the vet starts with a close look at the skin and simple, quick tests:

1. Skin cytology: tape or a swab pressed on the skin, then looked at under a microscope for yeast and bacteria.

2. Skin scraping: to look for mites.

3. Flea combing: to find fleas or flea dirt.

4. Fine needle aspirate: a few cells drawn from a lump with a thin needle, to see what it is made of.

5. Culture or biopsy: sent to an outside lab when an infection won't clear or a lump needs a firm answer.

Fear Free handling is standard at every Petfolk clinic, and sore skin gets a gentle hand.

I brought my shar pei here for a skin infection and everyone was so attentive and friendly, we did not wait long, and my dog had a great experience!

Jocelyn S., Google review

Why does my dog keep getting hot spots?

Hot spots in Sandy Springs dogs often start with something that makes them lick or scratch: flea bites, allergies, an ear infection, or a damp coat after a swim or a humid walk. Thick-coated breeds are prone in summer. Treating the hot spot works best when the trigger is treated too, so the vet looks for fleas, allergies and ear problems at the same visit.

New lumps deserve a look

Most lumps are harmless, but you can't tell by touch. At Petfolk Sandy Springs, the vet measures new lumps and often tests them with a quick needle sample. Book a visit for any lump that is new, growing, changing or bothering your pet. If a lump needs to come out, see pet surgery in Sandy Springs.

Skin care that helps at home

• Keep up flea prevention all year.

• Dry your dog's coat well after swimming or a bath, especially skin folds.

• Use only shampoos made for pets; the vet may prescribe a medicated one.

• Take photos of a rash or lump, so you can track changes between visits.

What does skin treatment cost?

A sick exam starts at $135 at Petfolk Sandy Springs. Skin tests and medicine are priced separately. You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment, and the final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit.

Hives, sudden swelling or a fast-spreading wound

Hives or face swelling after a sting or new medicine needs a same-day visit. Skin that turns dark, smells foul and spreads fast, or a pet with swelling and trouble breathing, needs a 24-hour emergency hospital such as BluePearl Pet Hospital on Abernathy Rd NE.

Book a skin check

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Sandy Springs is at 6223 Roswell Rd, 365A, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Call (678) 673-3977. Itch that comes with the seasons? See pet allergy testing and treatment.

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