Itching, Licking, and Scratching? Let’s Fix That.

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If your dog is licking their paws raw or your cat’s scratching nonstop, don’t wait for it to get worse. Early diagnostics and targeted treatment can make all the difference—just like they did for Scout.

Scout Wasn’t Sleeping. Neither Was His Family.

We first met Scout last spring, right as Houston’s allergy season ramped up. His paws were raw. His ears were inflamed. And his family hadn’t had a full night of sleep in weeks.

At first, they thought it was boredom. Just a little paw licking here, some ear scratching there. But things escalated until Scout was clearly uncomfortable, restless, and just not himself.

Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

Every spring, we see pets overwhelmed by allergens like live oak, pine, cedar, ragweed, mold, and blooming plants like azaleas. It doesn’t take much. One walk outside or a nap near an open window can trigger symptoms.

Because pets can’t tell us what’s wrong, they show us:

Paw licking or chewing
Itchy, smelly ears
Red or irritated skin
Face rubbing or scooting
Changes in mood or sleep

What We Found and How We Helped Scout

Scout came in for an exam, and we ran two simple diagnostic tests:

Skin Cytology: A sample from his irritated skin revealed a mix of yeast, bacteria, and inflammation.
Ear Cytology: His ears showed the same pattern—clear signs of allergic infection.

This combination is something we see often. Allergens trigger the itch, and constant scratching or licking breaks the skin barrier, opening the door for infection.

That’s why early diagnosis matters. Cytology helps us treat the right infection the first time—no guesswork, no unnecessary meds.

Once we had a clear picture, we built a treatment plan that included Cytopoint, one of our most trusted allergy solutions.

Why We Recommend Cytopoint

Cytopoint is a once-a-month injection that targets the exact protein responsible for allergic itch. It’s not a steroid or sedative—it works with your dog’s immune system to stop the itch at the source.

Why we love it: