The pros and cons of food allergy testingDecember 12, 2022Cutaneous adverse food reactions (CAFR), also known as food allergies, are an immunological reaction to food allergens. CAFR is thought to affect about 20 percent of dogs, and up to 13 percent of cats with allergic skin disease.
Education Center - SponsoredTest Match: Two Anti-Itch Drugs Face Offby • ElancoReducing pruritis is critical to enhancing quality of life for both patients and their people, hence the ongoing search for effective treatments. Ilunocitinib, a recently FDA-approved Janus kinase inhibitor, gave a powerful performance in a head-to-head match-up with Apoquel®.
Soothe the itchMay 1, 2018Whether it’s from allergies, bacterial infections, or external parasites such as fleas or mites, pruritus is easily among the top 10 problems veterinarians see in dogs and cats. Atopic disease alone is the No. 1 most common condition in dogs and the eighth most common in cats.
Allergic, parasitic, and viral skin disease treatment toolkitApril 16, 2018Most veterinarians understand the basics of preventing and controlling feline and canine skin issues, but today’s pet health professionals should strive to be aware of the multitude of recent group of product and treatment options for managing skin issues when they arise.