Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cetirizine treatment reduces itching in dogs with atopic dermatitis
By Cook, Christopher P et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2004·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Treatment of canine atopic dermatitis with cetirizine, a second generation antihistamine: a single-blinded, placebo-controlled study.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 23 dogs with itchy skin due to atopic dermatitis (a common allergic skin condition) was given either cetirizine, an antihistamine, or a placebo to see if it would help reduce their itching. Out of the dogs that finished the study, only 4 showed a satisfactory reduction in itching after taking cetirizine, while two dogs experienced vomiting after the treatment. This suggests that cetirizine may not be very effective for all dogs with this condition, and pet owners should discuss other options with their veterinarian if their dog is suffering from itchy skin.
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Abstract
Cetirizine and placebo were administered orally as individual agents to 23 dogs with atopic dermatitis. The pruritus was satisfactorily reduced in 4/22 (18%) dogs that completed the trial with cetirizine. Two dogs vomited after administration of the active drug.
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