What do vets give dogs with itchy skin?
Noelia Schamberger
2025-09-14 22:54:49
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Vets give dogs with itchy skin ointments and creams to prevent small areas of inflammation from spreading or getting infected. Medicated shampoos and washes are good for every dog and can be used to treat fungal or bacterial infections. Lotions and sprays are used for topical treatment of haired areas and can treat larger areas. Prescription skin foods are given to dogs with food allergies and provide additional skin support for all itchy dogs. Antibiotics are essential for secondary bacterial infection called pyoderma. Antihistamines are used for some cases of allergy and hypersensitivity. Cortisone is used for widespread and severe dermatitis and sudden flare-ups. Cyclosporin is a useful drug for cats with atopy and autoimmune diseases. Oclacitinib is a tablet given once a day that inhibits inflammatory messenger proteins and is used to control atopic dermatitis. Lokivetmab is a monthly injection of a monoclonal antibody against interleukin-31 and is used to treat dogs with atopic dermatitis.
Felix Romaguera
2025-09-14 22:47:20
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Vets give dogs with itchy skin prescription medications like Zenrelia.
A single daily dose of Zenrelia can help to quickly relieve a dog’s itch.
Along with medications like Zenrelia, your vet may also recommend baths, immunotherapy, omega-3 fatty acid supplements, or antihistamines.
Food allergies are managed with a diet that doesn’t have the dog’s specific allergens.
Veterinary diets may be needed in severe cases.
Fleas, ticks, mites, and lice can be removed with the right parasiticides.
Your veterinarian can help you pick out the best medication for your dog.
Bacterial and fungal infections are often treated with medicated baths and with prescription antibiotics or antifungal medications.
Nelda Brekke
2025-09-14 21:22:51
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Credelio – a tablet that covers fleas and ticks
Prinocate – a spot-on preparation that covers fleas, biting lice, ear mites and many varieties of worms
Credelio and Prinocate are given monthly and are the treatment of choice for many owners for the convenience they offer.
Corticosteroids are widely used and are effective at reducing symptoms but they can lead to an increase in appetite, urination and thirst while pets are under treatment.
There are several drugs available under the trade names of Apoquel, Atopica and Cytopoint.
Apoquel came to the veterinary market more recently in 2013 and Cytopoint in 2014.
Both the vaccine and the immune modulators work by making the skin less sensitive so that it doesn’t get itchy in the first place.
There are several shampoos or mousses which are soothing to inflamed skin and there are numerous dietary supplements containing essential fatty acids which support the skin cells.
Antibacterial shampoos or antibiotics by mouth or injection may be needed to treat yeast and bacteria skin infections.
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