When your dog or cat faces ongoing health challenges, finding a veterinary team you can trust makes all the difference. At Pet Health Hub, our primary care services support your pet through chronic illness management, regular sick visits, and ongoing health concerns. From allergies to diabetes, trust our compassionate team for consistent, personalized treatment. Here’s how we help manage some of the most common chronic conditions affecting pets today.
Allergy Management
Pet allergies are surprisingly common and can significantly impact your companion’s quality of life. Dogs and cats can suffer from environmental allergies (pollen, dust mites, mold), food sensitivities, and flea allergy dermatitis. Symptoms include excessive scratching, red or inflamed skin, ear infections, and digestive upset.
Managing allergies requires a comprehensive approach. We’ll work with you to identify triggers through elimination diets or allergy testing, then develop a treatment plan that may include specialized diets, medications, immunotherapy, or environmental modifications. Regular monitoring helps us adjust treatment as needed to keep your pet comfortable year-round.
Diabetes Care
Diabetes mellitus affects both dogs and cats, requiring dedicated management to maintain your pet’s health. Common signs include increased thirst and urination, weight loss despite a good appetite, and lethargy. Left untreated, diabetes can lead to serious complications.
Treatment typically involves insulin injections, dietary changes, and careful monitoring of blood glucose levels. We’ll teach you how to administer insulin at home and recognize signs of hypoglycemia. Regular check-ups allow us to fine-tune insulin doses and ensure your pet’s diabetes remains well-controlled. With proper management, diabetic pets can live happy, fulfilling lives.
Arthritis and Joint Disease
As pets age, arthritis becomes increasingly common, causing pain and limiting mobility. You might notice your dog struggling with stairs, your cat avoiding their favorite perch, or general reluctance to play and exercise.
Our arthritis management program combines multiple approaches for optimal comfort. This includes weight management to reduce joint stress, anti-inflammatory medications, joint supplements, physical therapy exercises, and environmental modifications like ramps or orthopedic bedding. We also provide integrative treatments such as chiropractic care and cold laser therapy. We regularly assess your pet’s pain levels and adjust treatment to maintain their mobility and quality of life.
Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease is particularly common in older cats but can affect dogs as well. Early signs include increased drinking and urination, decreased appetite, and weight loss. Because kidney function declines gradually, early detection through routine bloodwork is crucial.
Management focuses on slowing disease progression and maintaining quality of life. Treatment may include prescription diets designed for kidney support, fluid therapy, medications to control blood pressure and manage symptoms, and regular monitoring of kidney values. Catching kidney disease early gives us more options to help your pet live comfortably longer.
Thyroid Disorders
Hypothyroidism in dogs and hyperthyroidism in cats are common endocrine disorders. Hypothyroid dogs often experience weight gain, lethargy, and skin problems, while hyperthyroid cats typically show weight loss, increased appetite, and hyperactivity.
Both conditions respond well to treatment. Hypothyroidism requires daily thyroid hormone supplementation, while hyperthyroidism can be managed with medication, dietary therapy, or radioactive iodine treatment. Regular blood tests ensure medication dosages remain optimal as your pet’s needs change.
Your Partner in Long-Term Pet Health
Chronic conditions require ongoing attention, but you don’t have to manage them alone. Our team provides consistent support, regular monitoring, and compassionate care tailored to your pet’s unique needs. Schedule an appointment today to discuss how we can help your companion thrive despite chronic health challenges.
To schedule your pet’s appointment with us at our veterinary clinic in Lewisville, TX, please use our convenient online booking portal, or contact us at 972-353-9672.
We look forward to serving you and your pet!
