Common Infections We Treat

At Silvercreek Animal Hospital, we diagnose and treat a wide range of infections in pets—quickly and effectively. From skin irritations to internal infections, our experienced team is here to help your pet recover comfortably and avoid complications.

    • Common in dogs and some cats

    • Caused by yeast, bacteria, allergies, or moisture buildup

    • Symptoms: head shaking, scratching, odor, discharge

    • Often related to allergies, parasites, or wounds

    • Symptoms: redness, itching, scabbing, hair loss, odor

    • More common in female dogs and older pets

    • Symptoms: frequent urination, straining, accidents, blood in urine

    • Caused by bacteria, viruses, or injuries

    • Symptoms: redness, discharge, squinting, swelling

    • Kennel cough, feline upper respiratory infections, etc.

    • Symptoms: coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, lethargy

    • May result from parasites, bacteria, or viruses

    • Symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite

More Infections

A black cat in a hospital recovery cage, wearing an Elizabethan collar, with a handwritten note and a drawing taped to the cage. The note expresses love from the family to the cat, named Mia.
Black cat with an eye injury wearing an Elizabethan collar, lying on a blue towel.
A close-up of a tabby cat lying on a teal towel, with a person's finger gently touching its cheek. The cat has its tongue slightly sticking out and appears relaxed.
Close-up of a dog's genital area, showing the vulva.
Close-up of a calico cat's face, showing its brown, white, and black fur, with large green eyes and a pink nose.
A dog lying on its back on a tiled floor with a large, open wound on its face, showing raw and bloody skin.
Close-up of a person's finger pointing to a black cat's armpit area, revealing a small, pinkish skin growth or lesion on the cat's skin surrounded by fur.
A person examining a small, brown, curly-haired dog, focusing on its mouth or teeth.
A dog with swollen areas and an eye injury in a veterinary clinic.
Close-up of dog's face with severe facial wound, swollen, red, and inflamed.
A cat with a slightly open mouth, gray and white fur, being gently held by a person wearing a green sweater, on a pink towel in a veterinary clinic or similar setting.
Close-up of a dog's nose and snout, showing pink and black skin with some hair around the nose.
Close-up of a cat's belly with a shaved area showing a surgical wound being treated with a syringe for cleaning or medication.
A gray cat wearing an Elizabethan cone collar with various warning and instruction labels, licking its nose.
Close-up of a dog's face with visible skin conditions, wounds, and some medical devices attached.
A hairless cat being held by a person with a bandaged paw, in a veterinary clinic setting.
Dog with large growth or tumor above its nose.
Close-up of a dog lying on a vet table with severe skin burns and open wounds on its leg and abdomen.
Close-up of a person's hand with purple nail polish examining a cat's mouth showing abnormal growth or tumor on the gums near the teeth.
A small, sick-looking puppy lying on a padded surface in a veterinary clinic or animal care facility.
A dog with a shaved area on its side receiving medical treatment, wearing a cone with blue paw prints, lying on a tiled floor in a veterinary clinic.
A ginger cat with round green eyes wearing a purple collar with a star-shaped tag, being held up by a person's hand. The cat has bandaged front legs and is in what appears to be an animal shelter or veterinary clinic, with cages and medical supplies in the background.
Close-up of a pig's side with multiple open wounds and signs of infection, lying on a pink towel.
Close-up of a tabby cat's face with green eyes, pink nose, and white and brown fur, being gently held by a person with purple nail polish.
A dog lying on its side with a shaved area on its neck showing red scratches and skin irritation.
Close-up of a dog’s abdomen with shaved area, showing signs of skin infection or irritation, and a person pointing at the affected area.
A brown dog lying on a metallic examination table at a veterinary clinic
Close-up of injured cat with facial wounds being tenderly held by a person's hand with purple nail polish.
A tabby cat lying on a red towel with a bandage and some wounds visible on its neck, appearing to be at a veterinary clinic.
Close-up of a large dog with a brown coat and a black nose, being held by a person, with the dog’s eyes appearing red due to irritation or infection.
Close-up of a dog with a shaved area exposing pink skin and small bumps, possibly at a veterinary clinic. A person is gently holding the dog.
Close-up of a person examining a small dog’s ear, which is red and inflamed, with the person's fingers holding the ear open.
Close-up of a dog's shaved belly with several medical pins and a red incision, lying on a dark surface.
Close-up of a cat’s face with a red, irritated area on the nose, being gently held and examined by a person with pink polish on their fingernails.
A fluffy, long-haired cat lying on its side on a brown towel, with visible bleeding and wound near its head.
Dog with a bandaged leg sitting on a blanket at veterinary clinic, surrounded by medical equipment.
Close-up of a wet, pink, irritated skin area on a dog's belly, with wet black fur surrounding it, held by a person's arm.
Close-up of a cat being treated for a nose injury with a cotton swab. A person's hand is holding the cat's head steady, and the cat's mouth is open, showing teeth.
Close-up of a white and black cat's face being gently held, showing the cat's eye, nose, and part of its fur.