title: Nonsteroidal, nonimmunosuppressive therapies for pruritus.
abstract: Pruritus, or itch, is defined as "a sensation that, if sufficiently strong, will provoke scratching or the desire to scratch." Pruritus is a symptom associated with a wide variety of causes and treatment options. Topical therapy is becoming the new target for the treatment of pruritus. The treatment of pruritus in the dog must be approached in a systematic manner and should include the search and resolution of the primary causes. Identifying and treating the primary cause of pruritus greatly increases the success rate of any therapy for pruritus.
authors.affiliation: Allergy, Skin, and Ear Clinic for Pets, 31205 Five Mile, Livonia, MI 48154, USA. dermdoc@cvm.msu.edu
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bloom
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002415:Cats; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D005228:Fatty Acids, Essential / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006633:Histamine Antagonists / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011537:Pruritus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D005228:Fatty Acids, Essential; D006633:Histamine Antagonists