looking for a treatment option for your itchy dog? · 2020-01-07 ·...
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Other things to consider:Does your dog have other medical conditions?
Do you administer medication(s) for other medical conditions?
Treatment preferences:My dog does not enjoy taking pills, even in food or treats
I cannot apply topical treatments to my dog as frequently as instructed (e.g., inconvenient, messy)
Remembering to give medication to my dog on a daily basis and long-term is challenging
I am interested in a biological treatment that works like my dog’s immune system rather than traditional pharmaceuticals
I am willing to visit my veterinarian every 4 to 8 weeks for an injection
I prefer my dog not to be on steroids
It would be a relief not to have to give my dog daily medication
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Is your dog scratching? Does your dog keep you up at night with sounds of chewing and licking? These could be signs of atopic or allergic dermatitis, which are chronic skin conditions associated with allergies. Answer the questions below and share your responses with your veterinarian. Together you can find the cause of the itch and treatment options that work—for your dog, and for you.
Did not control itch well enough
Did not control itch long enough
Upset stomach from oral meds (vomiting and diarrhea)
Excessive hunger, thirst, or urination
Change in behavior
Difficult to maintain
Other
I haven’t tried any treatments
Topicals (shampoo, creams, rinses, etc)
Steroids
Antihistamines
Antibiotics
Special diets
Diet supplements (e.g., fish oils, probiotics)
Antifungals
Allergy shots or drops
Oral prescription medication
Other
I haven’t tried any treatments
Signs of possible atopic or allergic dermatitis:My dog frequently scratches, licks, chews, bites, rubs, and/or scoots
My dog has hair loss, a rash or skin that is itchy, red, scaly or irritated
My dog has experienced ear irritation/infections or skin infections, or recurrent ear problems
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If your dog has allergic or atopic dermatitis, talk to your veterinarian to see how CYTOPOINT® can help
improve the quality of life for you and your dog.
Treatments for itch have had the following results (check all that apply):
Impact on quality of life: My dog isn’t as happy or content due to all the scratching
My dog’s overall enjoyment and participation in activities is diminished
Sleep has been an issue for my dog and that has affected our lives as well
The current treatment for my dog’s skin disease has side effects or the treatment schedule is disruptive to our relationship
Impact of treatment:I have tried the following to relieve my dog’s itch (check all that apply):
Looking for a treatment option
for your itchy dog?