Scratching the Itch
Each episode ends with a segment highlighting something that provides relief or just makes you feel good, hence, “scratching the itch.” This post contains all the feel goods in one place.
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Outside the Box 3: Feline Idiopathic Cystitis Stressing Your Cat Out?
Your cat is straining, peeing outside the litter box, or even passing bloody urine but your veterinarian says it may not be a UTI. In Episode 3 of Outside the Box, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti and Dr. Amy Oberstadt explain feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC), one of the most common causes of lower urinary tract signs in cats. Discover how stress can create real physical changes involving the nervous system and bladder, why FIC can keep coming back, how to recognize urinary pain, and why treating the whole cat, not just the bladder, is so important.
Outside the Box 2: Creating a Healthy Cat Home to Reduce Stress
Stress can lead to urinary problems in cats. Learn how litter boxes, hydration, routines, and a cat-friendly home may reduce urinary disease and accidents.
Outside the Box 1: Why Is My Cat Peeing Outside the Box?
Why is your cat peeing outside the box? Learn signs of feline urinary disease, common causes like FIC, UTIs and stones, and when straining is an emergency.
Why Is My Dog’s Skin Turning Hard? Understanding Calcinosis Cutis
Calcinosis cutis is a serious skin condition in dogs often linked to Cushing’s disease or long-term steroid use. Learn the causes, symptoms, treatment options, and why recovery often looks worse before it gets better.
Strong Skin Happy Pets 4: Barrier Boost for Itchy Dogs
In this final episode of the Strong Skin Happy Pets series, sponsored by Dechra, we focus on the practical tools veterinarians use to repair and maintain the skin barrier in allergic pets. Dr. Lancellotti and Dr. Mesman break down how to choose effective barrier repair products, what ingredients actually matter, and how to build a realistic at-home routine. They also address common concerns about topical therapy, including time, mess, and pet compliance. This episode emphasizes that long-term success comes from consistency, customization, and focusing on prevention, not just treatment of allergy flares.
Strong Skin Happy Pets 3 – Preventing the Flare with Maintenance
In Episode 3 of the Strong Skin Happy Pets series, sponsored by Dechra, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti and Dr. Mollie Mesman focus on long-term skin barrier maintenance and why it is essential for managing allergies in dogs and cats. They explain why allergic skin disease is lifelong, how stopping treatment leads to flare-ups, and how proactive routines can reduce infections and medication use. Through real-life examples and practical strategies, this episode helps pet owners build sustainable care plans that support their pet’s skin and stop allergic itching year-round.
Strong Skin Happy Pets – Allergic dogs and cats and How to Repair the Skin Barrier
In allergic dogs and cats with itchy skin or recurrent infections, skin barrier repair may be a key part of treatment. Learn how bathing, topical therapy, nutrition, and long-term home care can help allergic pets stay more comfortable.
Strong Skin Happy Pets – Understanding Skin Barrier and Allergies in Dogs
In the first episode of the Strong Skin Happy Pets series, Dr. Brittany Lancellotti is joined by board-certified veterinary dermatologist Dr. Mollie Mesman to explore the foundation of healthy skin: the skin barrier. They break down what the skin barrier is, how it functions, and why it plays such a critical role in dogs and cats with allergies. Using real-life examples and practical explanations, this episode helps pet owners understand why chronic itch, infections, and flare-ups often keep coming back. The series is proudly sponsored by Dechra, a leader in veterinary dermatology solutions that support skin barrier health.
Mission RENAL: Nutrition and Diet for Chronic Kidney Disease in Pets
Learn how nutrition supports dogs and cats with diet for chronic kidney disease. This expert-led guide explains kidney diets, phosphorus, protein, omega-3s, hydration, and feeding strategies to improve quality of life and slow disease progression.
Varenzin-CA1 (molidustat oral suspension) for Non-Regenerative Anemia in Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease
In Part 5 of Mission RENAL, a series on Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in pets, Dr. JD Foster, small animal internal medicine and nephrology expert joins to discuss anemia in cats with chronic kidney disease and introduce Varenzin-CA1, the first FDA conditionally approved oral treatment for this condition. They explain why anemia matters, how it affects quality of life, and how this new medication works differently from older therapies. Sponsored by Elanco, this guide empowers pet owners with Real Education for Navigating Advanced Longevity in dogs and cats with chronic kidney disease.