Whether it’s from allergies, bacterial infections, or external parasites, pruritus is easily among the top 10 problems veterinarians see in dogs and cats. Because meds for managing pruritus vary in mechanism of action, patient restrictions, and more, each individual case dictates which drug is used for treatment.
Source: Veterinary Practice News, May 1, 2018. Link.
Some owners may want to know how the products work. Dr. Miller explains that immune system cells communicate with each other by means of cytokines. The various cytokines either increase or decrease the allergic immune response.