In general, monitor your pet for these signs, and if noted, please call for instructions: significant worsening of your pet's skin disease, loss of appetite, black or tarry stools or diarrhea, vomiting, unexpected increase in drinking and/or urination, difficulty urinating, or any other general lethargy or weakness.

Please contact Pittsburgh Veterinary Dermatology by calling (412)274-1400 if any of the above signs are noted or if you have any questions or concerns. Please do not email us with urgent concerns as these emails will not be checked in the evenings or weekends.

If we are not available and you feel the situation is urgent, please call your regular veterinarian or call/go to Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center's emergency department.