Pets can develop severe allergic problems.  In some pets, exposure to certain foods, treats, bedding materials, and other things in their environment make their lives miserable. 

Below are photos of a 4 year-old dog who had suffered from allergies for years.  Despite treatment with 8 different prescription medications including steroids, creams, antibiotics, antifungals and other medications to suppress the immune system, he still itched and chewed all over. He lost hair from all over his body, and chewed his hind end and feet raw.  Exasperated, his owner took him to Alpine for another opinion.

Dr. Heidi Wampler took a careful history, and identified several possible problems. She suggested a specific dietary regimen, and elimination of allergens. Dr. Wampler also recommended stopping all medications, at least temporarily, while we awaited a response.

Just five weeks later, and for the first time in his life, this dog was comfortable! Already he had significant regrowth of hair and had completely stopped chewing and rubbing his skin. And, this dog is no longer on any medications!

At Alpine Animal Clinic, we pride ourselves on trying to find solutions, not just covering up the problems with expensive or dangerous medications and treatments.

Before treatment: you can see from his tip of his tail all the way to the bottom of his feet he has lost most of his hair and his skin is abnormally thickened and darkly pigmented, with areas of red irritation and scabbing. This poor dog chewed his skin endlessly.