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Send me a question or story!Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors have become a cornerstone in managing pruritic and allergic skin disease in dogs by targeting the JAK-STAT signaling pathway, which transmits itch and inflammatory cytokine signals. With so many medications hitting the mar ...  Show more

Send me a question or story!In veterinary dermatology, gram-negative rods like Pseudomonas, E. coli, Proteus, etc. can develop in chronic or deep skin infections. When systemic therapy is needed, culture and sensitivity are essential. But what are some of the more common antibiot ...  Show more

Allergic patients can be some of the most frustrating cases in veterinary medicine—for veterinary teams, owners, and patients alike. When a patient has an allergic flare, how do we treat the patient, address pet owner concerns, and work to prevent future flares? In this ...

It was only in the last few decades that science became aware that itches aren't just low-level pain. And in that time, the mystery of how we itch and why we scratch has gotten even more baffling. Explore the mystery with Josh and Chuck in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/ ...  Show more

Contributor: Geoff Hogan MD

Educational Pearls:

Penicillin allergies are relatively uncommon despite their frequent reports

In today's VETgirl online veterinary CE podcast, we talk to Dr. Brittany Lancellotti, DACVD about all things derm! Tune in as she discusses some of the biggest challenges in treating dogs with allergic skin disease, and how to deal with owners who become frustrated with their pet ...  Show more