Flea Allergy Resurgence

Due to Frontline Breaks

Fleas and Flea Allergy is increasing

Patients MUST be treated with

and IGR and an Adulticide

The best IGRs are lufenuron (oral) or pyriproxifen (topical)

these will handle 90% of the flea control during the year

even when used alone.

Adulticides should be used when

1. fleas are observed

2. known exposure is predicted

3. lumbar itching increases

Make Atopica work better and Cheaper

1/2 Dose Protocol seems to be the way to go...

2.5mg/kg of Atopica with 5mg/kg ketoconazole

Freeze the Atopica and give after a meal

Administer every day for 4-6 weeks or until :)

then taper to QOD

Both drugs must be given on the same day

Half dose seems to be very well tolerated

even over long durations

Atopica for Cats

Feline Atopica was finally approved in September!!!

Liquid formulation

Most cats can be tapered to every 3 days

Don't need to test for Toxo according to the FDA

Minimal GI adverse effects

Treats all allergies except Fleas

Rule out fleas with Capstar QOD

or Revolution q 14 days

Temaril-P vs Atopica/Keto combo therapy

Interesting observation:
Calculate the price of Temaril-P
and
the price of 1/2 dose
Atopica/Keto combination therapy

They are much closer than you think...

Finally a TRUE NSAID for allergy for the SAME price???

Atopica 2.5mg/kg with 5mg/kg ketoconazole on the same day

Flea and Tick Revolution

The Flea and Tick product category is undergoing a revolution.

The Market Place Game (available on itchnot.com)
is designed to help vets and clinics
BE decisive in their product selection
to better prepare for the changes ahead.
LOTS of good products - BE DECISIVE!

MALASEB is BACK!!!!!

Malaseb Shampoo is finally back
woot woot

FreForm EFA too