The Derm Vet Podcast
Tune in to make veterinary dermatology more fun than frustrating! This podcast features Dr. Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD sharing practical tips on dermatologic workups you can bring to clinical practice right away. Also, stories about navigating the messy (yet beautiful) journey of being a vet mom while building a career you love.
The Derm Vet Podcast
274. Itch vs. Inflammation
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Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD
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Season 6
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Episode 274
Itch and inflammation are terms that are often used in allergies. However, it is important to consider how the various allergy medications affect each of these aspects of management. There are so many different presentations of allergies and no one-size-fits-all protocol. Knowing when you may need a drug more anti-inflammatory and not just anti-itch is important! Between Cytopoint, Apoquel, Zenrelia, cyclosporine and steroids... do you feel confident on when to select which medication?
Check out some helpful hints on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!
00:00 Intro
00:25 Itch vs Inflammation
03:36 Cytopoint
05:24 Apoquel and Zenrelia
07:14 Cyclosporine
08:59 Steroids
12:32 Summary