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04-03-2015

Dogs are taken to veterinarians for itching more than for any other medical problem. But what makes dogs itch?  While there are many possible causes, most dogs that are itchy suffer from one of these six conditions: Flea allergy dermatitis ... Continue reading →...»


 


02-06-2015 

In September I reported on theeffectiveness of Apoquel® (oclacitinib) in controlling pruritus (itch) in the first 117 dogs that I had treated with this newish medication from Zoetis. When I prescribe Apoquel, I recommend ...Continue reading →...»
  
 
10-07-2014

 

Atopica® (cyclosporine) and Apoquel® (oclacitinib) are separate and distinct medications. Both are used for controlling the signs and symptoms of atopic dermatitis ("allergies") in dogs. They are two of the most effective allergy treatments for ... Continue reading →...»

 


04-23-2014 

 Bad news, good news about Apoquel® from Zoetis (NYSE: ZTS). We learned last week that the Apoquel backorder situation is likely to continue throughout 2014 and into the summer of 2015. That is very sad ... Continue reading →...»
Issue: 13  
June 2015

Were you an early adopter of RESPIT?

I developed RESPIT about 5 years ago because I had a hard time recommending serum allergy testing based on the accumulated evidence. One allergy test doesn't agree with another when performed on the same patient, yet immunotherapy is equally effective no matter the testing method. That's hard to explain if you insist that there is an ideal mixture of allergens for any given allergic patient.

 

While first considered a novelty, RESPIT has become mainstream. RESPIT has been prescribed in over 1,000 clinics and is regularly presented as a therapeutic option by veterinary dermatologists in continuing education sessions.

 

 

If you've been waiting to try RESPIT, take advantage of this opportunity:

 

New Customer Offer: Buy 1, Get 1 Free.

 

Visit www.vetrespit.com  for the details.

 
 --Jon Plant, DVM, DACVD
 
Sign up for the Fall Vet Derm Seminar
Sunday, September 13, Portland, OR

Six hours of cutting-edge, thought-provoking, and practical veterinary dermatology continuing education, brought to you by Dr. Jon Plant and SkinVet, with sponsorship from Zoetis. You won't want to miss veterinary dermatologists Candace Sousa, Alison Flynn, and Jon Plant discuss the latest advancements in veterinary dermatology.

Each speaker will share their extensive experience and unique perspectives on canine pruritus, feline dermatology, and otitis externa.

Why do dogs itch? (or why I need to re-learn neurology) -- Sousa

Let me 'Apoquelify' that with some real-world experience -- Plant
How to be a hero managing otitis in dogs -- Flynn
Feline Dermatology: a case based review from common to crazy -- Flynn
New horizons in veterinary therapy -- monoclonal antibodies -- Sousa
Allergy conundrums that we prefer to avoid -- Plant

 

Visit www.regonline.com/FallVetDermSeminar for more details and to register. The first 100 registrants receive a $40 discount!

 

 

Recommend Itchology for iPhone to help pet parents care for pruritic dogs

Itchology™ helps pet owners and veterinarians care for itchy dogs. 


Itchology is designed to help you and pet owners chart and make sense of the factors that often influence pruritus.

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Check out some of the cool features:

Itchology for iPhone Features
Itchology for iPhone Features

 

 

Using the Itchology for iPhone allows pet owners to contribute to their dog's skin care as never before!

 

Right now, Itchology for iPhone is free! 

The largest veterinary dermatology practices in the United States are recommending itchology to their clients, how about you?

 

    

   
SkinVet Clinic serves the dermatological needs of pets throughout Oregon and Washington. In the course of his practice, Dr. Plant developed RESPIT and has made it available to veterinarians across the US.

Jon Plant, DVM, DACVD
SkinVet Clinic, LLC
15800 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd. #120
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
www.skinvetclinic.com
www.vetrespit.com
503-352-3376

"If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not
be called research, would it?" -- Albert Einstein