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Podcast: The Derm Vet Podcast
Episode: 313. DERM DRUGS: Monoclonal antibodies
Description: Send me a derm question or story!This is the last installment in our series of DERM DRUGS. Monoclonal antibodies are becoming an important tool in veterinary dermatology — but what are they, and how do they actually work?In this episode, we break down monoclonal antibody therapy in practical terms. We explain how these targeted treatments are designed to recognize and block specific molecules in the immune system, helping reduce itch in allergic dogs without broadly suppressing immunity.We discuss commonly used products like Cytopoint which targets IL-31, a key cytokine involved in pr...