Canine itching or pruritus is an unpleasant and common inconvenience that deteriorates the quality of life of both ARISTOPETS and their ARISTOPARENTS. In fact, skin diseases in dogs are one of the main reasons for veterinary consultations, and pruritus or itching is the most common symptom of these diseases, affecting one in six dogs seen at the clinic.
Most furry friends with itching can experience a vicious cycle of itching and scratching that damages the skin barrier. If left untreated, itching can lead to permanent inflammation and severe skin lesions. In chronic and severe cases, bleeding, ulcerations, crusts and scars can occur, as well as hair loss in the affected area and a foul odor due to infection.
The main causes of itching are parasites, infections, or allergies. 37 percent of pruritus cases are due to two or more of these causes that lead to skin diseases.
Itching can present acutely, seasonally, or chronically, but whatever its mode of presentation, it affects the quality of life of our faithful friend and their ARISTOPARENT if an appropriate treatment that quickly and effectively resolves the problem is not administered.
The itching triangle
Canine itching or pruritus is a problem that affects both the dog suffering from it, with the consequent loss of quality of life, as well as its owner and the veterinarian themselves, who often face a problem that is difficult to diagnose and treat.
Our furry friend suffers from an uncomfortable sensation and continuously licks, bites, or scratches. They are not happy and are agitated and even irritated, with their sleep being affected.
The ARISTOPARENT suffers what this disease causes in their dog; continuous visits to the veterinarian, the stress of their pet's continuous scratching, the odor that these skin diseases often entail... In short, the frustration of a treatment that does not solve the problem or causes undesirable short or long-term effects.
For their part, the veterinarian must find out the cause of the itching and establish a correct treatment. But it is also vital to stop the itching quickly and effectively to prevent even more serious skin lesions and allow our pet to recover their well-being as soon as possible.
In search of a treatment for itching
Currently, we have some antipruritic treatments that provide truly optimal results. The usual treatments are effective in reducing itching and improving skin lesions. However, in the specific case of corticosteroids, these can trigger serious short-term side effects and long-term complications. On the other hand, cyclosporine, another available treatment, can take several weeks to show an antipruritic effect. It was necessary to have a treatment with an improved safety profile for both short and long-term use and with a rapid and effective effect.
An innovative solution without the side effects typically associated with corticosteroids
For more than a year, veterinary clinics have had an innovative treatment that combats itching caused by allergic dermatopathies in dogs. It is a medication whose effect is rapid, acting within the first 24 hours, and prolonged, in addition to having a safety profile without the side effects typically associated with corticosteroids.
Furthermore, this drug allows the veterinarian to continue diagnosing the cause of the itching and does not interfere with other drugs, serological tests, or allergy tests, unlike other medications.
Consult your veterinarian for more information about this innovative product, which must always be administered under their supervision while they perform the necessary tests to delve deeper into the diagnosis of the cause.