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
83. Antihistamines delay relief from acute allergic flares
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Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD
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Season 2
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Episode 83
With veterinary clinics being so busy, it seems helpful to hand out an antihistamine dose
over the phone when a client calls about their itchy pet. However, the more we learn
about the pathomechanism of pruritus in dogs, histamine doesn’t play as big of a role as
originally thought. Pruritus from canine atopic dermatitis is actually driven by various
proinflammatory and pruritogenic cytokines such as interleukin-31.
In the veterinary profession, we have so many amazing therapies that provide fast
effective pruritus relief. We want to establish trust with our clients by helping their dog’s
allergic symptoms quickly. Check out this episode to learn more!