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Skin allergies and otitis — the #1 small-animal insurance claim. Apoquel, Cytopoint, isoxazoline overlap, and atopy workups.

51 articles · showing 41–50·Lives underPharmaceuticals Diagnostics·Last updated 2026-08-31

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DiagnosticsMay 14, 2026 · 10 min read

Canine Atopic Dermatitis Workup: From Flea Rule-Out to Allergy Testing

Atopic dermatitis in dogs is a diagnosis of exclusion. Here is the step-by-step workup — flea combing, cytology, elimination diet trials, and allergy testing —…

Ran Chen#Dermatology #Clinical Pathology

PharmaceuticalsMay 14, 2026 · 9 min read

Cytopoint for Dogs: How It Works, How Long It Lasts, and When It Fits

A label- and evidence-based guide to Cytopoint (lokivetmab) for dogs with allergic itch.

Ran Chen#Dermatology

DiagnosticsMay 14, 2026 · 10 min read

Dog Allergy Testing: Serum IgE vs Intradermal Testing and When Results Mislead

Allergy testing identifies environmental allergens for immunotherapy — it does not diagnose atopic dermatitis. How serum IgE and intradermal testing compare…

Ran Chen#Dermatology #Clinical Pathology

DiagnosticsMay 14, 2026 · 9 min read

Dog Ear Cytology: Why Yeast, Cocci, Rods, and Mites Change the Entire Treatment Plan

Ear cytology is the single most important diagnostic step before treating a dog's ear infection. Here is what the microscope reveals — and why treating without…

Ran Chen#Clinical Pathology #Dermatology

PharmaceuticalsMay 14, 2026 · 9 min read

Isoxazoline Safety: Seizure Risk, Neurologic Warnings, and What to Ask Your Veterinarian

The FDA has warned that isoxazoline flea and tick products (Bravecto, NexGard, Simparica, Credelio) can cause neurologic adverse events including seizures in…

Ran Chen#Parasiticides #Dermatology #Drug Safety & Toxicology

PharmaceuticalsMay 14, 2026 · 11 min read

One-Dose Dog Ear Medication vs Daily Drops: Rechecks, Failure Patterns

Claro (single dose), Osurnia (two doses), and daily ear drops like Mometamax and Posatex are all FDA-approved for canine otitis externa.

Ran Chen#Dermatology #Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives

PharmaceuticalsMay 14, 2026 · 12 min read

Zenrelia for Dogs: Vaccine Timing, Boxed Warning, and Patient Selection

Zenrelia (ilunocitinib) is a once-daily oral JAK inhibitor for canine allergic dermatitis.

Ran Chen#Dermatology

PharmaceuticalsApril 8, 2026 · 6 min read

Zenrelia vs Apoquel: Label, Safety Monitoring, and Patient Fit

A current label-based comparison of Zenrelia and Apoquel for dogs with allergic itch, including vaccine warnings, infection risks, monitoring, and decision…

Ran Chen#Dermatology

PharmaceuticalsApril 3, 2026 · 6 min read

Apoquel vs Cytopoint: Daily Oral Therapy or Injectable Itch Control?

A practical comparison of Apoquel and Cytopoint for dogs with allergic itch, including label indications, patient fit, safety tradeoffs, monitoring, and when…

Ran Chen#Dermatology

PharmaceuticalsMarch 29, 2026 · 7 min read

Dog Allergy Medication: Apoquel, Cytopoint, Steroids, and Antihistamines Compared

A veterinarian-oriented owner guide to dog allergy medication options, including Apoquel, Cytopoint, Zenrelia, steroids, cyclosporine, antihistamines,…

Ran Chen#Dermatology