If you have a dog that has sensitive skin, often itchy, maybe a little smelly (we call it Frito dogs smell) Your dog may have allergies. (disclaimer of I am NOT a veterinarian and definitely ask yours before giving any type of allergy pill/shot/lotion.....) I can't diagnose YOUR dog, but I CAN tell you about my two lovely westies...and their terrible skin. Skittle's is 16, we adopted her as a juvenile, (guessing between 3-6 years old) and she came with TERRIBLE skin. black patches, super itchy, smellz to high heaven, and ear infections to go with it. I worked at a vets office then and took her in to see our beloved Dr. Roberston, (Skittles LOVED her vet, we sadly moved across the country and shes gonna hate me when I take her to a new one) Dr. R fixed Skittles right up with this amazing little shot called Cytopoint. (She ran skin scrapping's, and had other medicines for the ear infections but for the skin issue Cytopoint was a miracle!) They medical mumbo jumbo for Cytopoint is: "Cytopoint provides quick, long-lasting itch relief in canines. It starts working within twenty-four hours after administration and continues to maintain its effectiveness for four to eight weeks afterward. All within a single dose! It does this by specifically targeting and neutralizing canine IL-31, an important cytokine which sends the itch signal to your dog's brain. If your dog has been suffering from itchy skin and, as a result, has caused skin damage due to excessive scratching, this is a useful product to have. The long-lasting itch relief gives the damaged skin a chance to heal. It is also a generally safe product to use, as it does not cause any liver or kidney damage to dogs who take it. In fact, it is safe to use with most dogs, regardless of age. Side Effects: One study showed vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy in a small percentage of treated dogs. A larger study showed side effects not significantly above that seen with a placebo injection, further safety studies are ongoing. CYTOPOINT is safe to use in dogs of any age. It can also be used in dogs on many other commonly used medications, or dogs with other diseases. In fact, a clinical study showed dogs receiving CYTOPOINT had no more side effects than dogs receiving placebo (injections without medication). It is not a drug, and therefore is broken down and recycled by the body naturally. Cytopoint® remains in circulation for several weeks. Safe to give dogs of all ages. This is not a steroid or immunosuppressant. Cytopoint is safe to use with most common medications, though be sure to consult your veterinarian before administering!" So, YES you need a prescription for Cytopoint. YES, most veterinarian offices have it and can administer it for you, you can also get a prescription for it written and buy it online and have it shipped to your house if you are shot giving savvy like I am and save a little $, (not a lot honestly because you have to pay certain shipping and handling fees to get it to you asap as it needs to stay cold, and then you have to be the "Bad person" and stab your dog with a needle.) Skittles has an a ray of allergies, environmental mostly and I've noticed when she eats chicken or foods with a lot of grains her skin gets worse, but this shot every 6 weeks or so is amazing. Sometimes I can stretch it and skip like 3 months before she needs another one, depends on the time of year and the season. We tried Apoquil and it did nothing for her, so if you are having issues and your pet is uncomfortable and/or miserable ask your Vet about Cytopoint! If you start it message me or comment below with how its helped!!
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BethanyI've been a groomer for almost 20 years. After working for big corporations and veterinary hospitals I have found the peace of working for myself and at home. Here are some of the things that happen, and tips on how to care for your pet. Archives
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