Skin complaints are a common problem in pets and can often be frustrating for owners. Pets may be scratching, rubbing their faces or licking, or may have dry, scurfy coats or baldy patches. Causes of skin conditions range from parasites and allergies to tumours and immune mediated diseases. Many of the conditions have secondary infections which complicate the picture and making a diagnosis can sometimes mean playing detective. At Witten Lodge we are enthusiastic about skins and enjoy getting to the root of the problem.