On today's episode of Twin Trees Vet Talk, we welcome our very special guest, Dr. Vincent Defalque. Dr. Defalque is a Board Certified Veterinary Dermatologist in Vancouver, BC (Canada). We discuss the causes of itch (pruritus) in dogs and cats, as well as what owners can expect with regards to diagnostic testing and management of itchy skin conditions resulting from problems like parasites (fleas, mites), food allergies, and environmental allergies (also called atopic dermatitis or atopy). We hope you enjoy this episode! Please leave your questions and comments below! FULL BLOG POST: https://twintreesvet.com/blogs/vet-talk/why-does-my-pet-itch CHAPTERS: 00:00 Teaser 00:51 Into and Q) Why is my pet itchy? 01:19 What is itch (pruritus)? 02:07 3 main causes of Itch 02:29 What happens in a derm consultation for itchiness? 03:58 Antimicrobial resistance 04:08 Rule out Food Allergies & 8 week restrictive dietary trial 05:25 Next step (after ruling out parasites and food allergies). 05:37 Atopic dermatitis/ atopy/ environmental allergies. 07:09 More about atopic dermatitis/ atopy and immunotherapy 09:43 Take home points WELCOME TO TWIN TREES VET TALK! An informal chat with Dr. Lopez (Emergency Veterinarian) and friends to share our perspective on pet predicaments, being a veterinarian, our shared love for animals and more! Have a quick question? Want to run something by us? Or just need our two cents? This is your chance! Each week we select a handful of questions to answer. SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS HERE: https://twintreesvet.com/pages/vet-talk CONNECT WITH US ONLINE: -Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel: https://www.youtube.com/twintreesvet -Visit our WEBSITE: http://www.twintreesvet.com -Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/twintreesvet/ -Like us on FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/twintreesvet/