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Pruritus in Dogs & Cats – Why is My Pet Itchy?

2019-06-29 by CriticalCareDVM

No person likes to feel itchy. Neither do our dogs and cats. It’s annoying, and sometimes painful. There are a myriad of reasons for our pets to be itchy. Indeed, pruritus – the medical term for itching – is very common in companion animals. I’ve dedicated this week’s post to explaining pruritus in detail to … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: allergies, Apoquel, atopic dermatitis, atopy, biopsy, CADI, chewing, culture, cyclosporine, cytology, Cytopoint, histamine, immunotherapy, intradermal, itching, leukotriene, oclacitinib, protease, pruritic, pruritus, scratching, skin, trichography

Drop It Like It’s Hot Spots – Pyotraumatic Dermatitis in Dogs

2017-08-14 by CriticalCareDVM

Summer is upon us in the Northern Hemisphere. With the heat comes the potential for a painful skin condition called pyotraumatic dermatitis, often referred to as hot spots. Given the frequency with which this problem is diagnosed, I’ve dedicated some time to expound on it to increase awareness among dog parents. Happy reading! Hot Spots … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: analgesia, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, cleaning, crusts, drying, hot spots, pain, pruritus, pyotraumatic dermatitis, shaving, skin, sores, staphylococcus, superficial canine pyoderma

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