October 6, 2011

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