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What the Itch

100

Name the  monoclonal antibody used to treat dermatitis.

Cytopoint

200

What are the four step diagnostic approach to treat chronic itch?

Rule out parasites
Treats and infections
Conduct food trial
Confirm a topic dermatitis

300

What are the high itch seasons for dogs?

spring and fall

400

 What are 2 top causes of itchy skin in dogs?

1. Flea allergy dermatitis/flea bite hypersensitivity
2. Allergies to environmental allergens (like pollen)
3. Bacteria/yeast infections of the skin 
4. Food allergies/adverse food reactions
5. Ectoparasites other than fleas (sarcoptic mange, also known as scabies, is most itchy)

500

Common signs of skin allergies? 

Frequent scratching, licking, biting, or chewing

Excessive rolling, rubbing, or scooting

Recurrent ear problems 

Hair loss, body odor, recurrent skin infections, or skin changes (such as rash, redness, greasy skin, or scabs)

Apoquel

100

What percentage of pet owners prefer chewables over tablets? 

70 percent

200

Name two reasons you would recommend Apoquel over Cytopoint? 

Faster relief 

hot spot

stop and start itch control

300

When does start Apoquel start to work after administering?  

Starts to offer relief within four hours

400

What flavor is Apoquel Chewables?

Liver pork.

500

Name a reason why you would recommend Apoquel over steroids for itch? 

side effects such as urination, temper, aggression, increased appetite, and thirst.

Cytopoint

100

How often should Cytopoint be adminstered? 

Indicated for every 4-8 weeks.

200

Name two reasons you would recommend Cytopoint over Apoquel? 

Safe for dogs of all ages
pet owner prefers monoclonal

dog tough to pill

dogs with cormobilities

300

What type of medication is Cytopoint. 

Monoclonal antibody injection.

400

What is the treatment success rate?

TREATMENT SUCCESS

• 93% of large/giant dogs (≥48.7 lb) were treatment successes

500

What year was Cytopoint launched in the US? 

2016

Ease the Pain

100

What is Librela and Solensia indicated for? 

to control pain associated with osteoarthritis in dogs and cats.

200

Average # of days per year that dogs with OA pain are treated with NSAIDs

60.5 days

300

What are the two 1st line treatments for OA pain recommend by AAHA? 

NSAIDS and monoclonal.

400

What does Librela and Solenisa target? 

Nerve growth factor (NGF). a signaling protein that plays a key role in OA pain in dogs and cats.

500

Who launched the first NSAID for dogs and what year?

Zoetis,Rimadyl in 1997.

Think you Know the Breed

100

What was the most popular breed of dog in 2023?

French Bulldog

200

What small breed is the most prone to osteoarthritis?

Dachshund

300

What breed of dog was Lassie? 

Collie

400

What is the top breed used for K9 force?

German Shepherd

500

What popular dog breed comes from Scotland?

The golden retriever