Here with tips to help relieve the itch in your dog, is veterinarian Dr. Shannon Cabell (“Ca-BELL”), Consumer Medical Lead for Petcare Dermatology at Zoetis, a global leader in pet care.

BIO-Shannon Cabell, DVM, MBA
Consumer Medical Lead (Dermatology)
Zoetis Petcare

About Dr. Shannon Cabell
Dr. Shannon Cabell joined Zoetis in 2022 as the Consumer Medical Lead for Petcare Dermatology. Prior to working at Zoetis, she spent several years in general veterinary practice before focusing on mobile veterinary hospice and end-of-life care, serving patients throughout central New Jersey. A New Jersey native, Dr. Cabell is a graduate of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, and received her MBA from the Quantic School of Business and Technology in 2021. When she’s not serving pets and the people who care for them, Shannon enjoys traveling and staying active and spending time with her family.

IMPORTANT ISI INFOMRATION
Apoquel Indications
Control of pruritus associated with allergic dermatitis and control of atopic dermatitis in dogs at least 12 months of age.
Apoquel Important Safety Information
Do not use Apoquel in dogs less than 12 months of age or those with serious infections. Apoquel may increase the chances of developing serious infections, and may cause existing parasitic skin infestations or pre-existing cancers to get worse. Consider the risks and benefits of treatment in dogs with a history of recurrence of these conditions. New neoplastic conditions (benign and malignant) were observed in clinical studies and post-approval. Apoquel has not been tested in dogs receiving some medications including some commonly used to treat skin conditions such as corticosteroids and cyclosporines. Do not use in breeding, pregnant, or lactating dogs. Most common side effects are vomiting and diarrhea. Apoquel has been used safely with many common medications including parasiticides, antibiotics and vaccines.
For more information, please see the full Prescribing Information

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Bulletin of the Department of Health of Canada: Please tell your family, family and friends

The upper respiratory infection that affects China today is quite serious. The virus that causes it is very potent and resistant to existing antibiotics.

(The virus is not a bacterial infection, therefore, it cannot be treated with antibiotics).

The prevention method now is to keep the throat moist, not let the throat dry. Therefore, do not contain thirst because once the throat membrane dries, the virus will invade your body in 10 minutes. Drink 50-80cc of warm water, 30-50cc for children, depending on age. Every time you feel your throat is dry, don’t wait, have water in your hand. Don’t drink much at once since it doesn’t help; instead, keep your throat moist. Until the end of March, do not go to crowded places, wear the mask as necessary, especially by train or public transport.

Avoid fried or spicy foods and load vitamin C.

The symptoms / description are:

1. Repeated high fever.
2. Prolonged cough after fever.
3. Children are more prone.
4. Adults generally feel uncomfortable, with a headache and mainly with respiratory diseases.

This disease is highly contagious. Let’s keep praying and wait for more news about the infection.

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