Allergies and Duoxo

Those that have visited the clinic and discussed allergies with me know that I don't like using steroids if we don't have to.  Although it is cheaper and easier to give a steroid injection or send home oral steroids, it is to the detriment of your pet's health in the long term.  Some of the other options include allergy testing with immunotherapy, antihistamines, Atopica (an immunosuppressant), shampoos, and topical medications.  I have also found a new product with great results in calming down that itchy allergic skin!  It's call Duoxo ("duke-so") www.duoxo.net.  


This product contains a new ingredient called phytosphingosine.  Phytosphingosine is a natural component of the epidermis (the top layer of skin). It plays a key role in the building and maintenance of the skin defense barrier. Lack of phytosphingosine is associated with: seborrheic disorders (flaking skin-dry or oily), keratosis (non-cancerous scaley growths), alterations of the skin surface layer, bacteria and yeast proliferation.
Topical application of phytoshingosine helps restore the skin's natural top layer and can help control the production of scales and sebum (that yellow-ish build-up you may see) and control local normal bacteria.

Although we do not carry this in the clinic yet, I have recommended it to clients with great success.  The best part is that most don't need to stay on steroids long term!

       This is a really good example of seborrhea- see that thick yellow build-up on the skin??

Those are some itchy feet!!  The spoton and or spray would be great for these!

                                                   Severe allergy  --->

To find a place to purchase these product, duoxo.com carries most of the products and if you are looking for the spot-on treatment it is the cheapest through entirelypets.com.

If you decide to try it, let us know if it helps!!