The Itchy Dog: A Multimodal Approach: Dermatologic & Behavioral Considerations

Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, and Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, provide a dermatology and behavioral perspective on the management of an itchy dog.

Episode 1: Signs and Symptoms of an Itchy Dog

April 30th 2021

Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, and Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, define the many forms an itch can present for a dog and associated behavioral changes.

Episode 2: Role of Patient History for the Workup of an Itchy Dog

May 4th 2021

The importance of assessing PMH (past medical history) including age, seasonality, and response to prior medications when approaching the workup of an itchy dog.

Episode 3: Minimum Dermatologic Database of an Itchy Dog

May 4th 2021

An expert perspective from a board-certified veterinary dermatologist on the minimum dermatologic database of an itchy dog including the role of anti-pruritic therapy, skin scrapes, and biopsy.

Episode 4: Multimodal Approach to an Itchy Dog

May 11th 2021

The importance of multimodal therapy and ways to increase compliance with topical therapies for an itchy dog.

Episode 5: Considerations for Treating Anxiety for an Itchy Dog

May 11th 2021

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, brings a behavioral perspective to treating anxiety as a cause of licking for an itchy dog.

Episode 6: Transitioning Allergic Dogs to Post-Pandemic Life

May 18th 2021

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, and Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, discuss how a general practitioner should approach the treatment of a pruritic dog that also has behavioral concerns.

Episode 7: Calming Methods for Restless Itchy Dogs

May 18th 2021

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, shares insight on using systematic desensitization as a behavior therapy tactic to settle down restless atopic dogs while their owners are away.

Episode 8: Treatment of Itchy Dogs: General Practitioners

May 25th 2021

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, and Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, discuss how a general practitioner should approach the treatment of a pruritic dog that also has behavioral concerns.

Episode 9: Behavioral Side Effects When Treating Itchy Dogs

May 25th 2021

Insights on behavioral side effects that can occur when treating an itchy dog and subsequent management strategies.

Episode 10: Future of Dogs Adopted During COVID-19

May 25th 2021

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, and Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, DACVD, discuss navigating life post-pandemic for dogs who were adopted during COVID-19 and provide final recommendations for the management of an itchy dog.

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