IL-31 has gained a lot of attention in the last decade based on its role in pruritus for canine allergic dermatitis. Also, the specific therapies that target this pruritic cytokine (Apoquel and Cytopoint). This episode welcomes Meagan Painter, DVM, DACVD. She is a boarded certified dermatologist at MSPCA-Angell West in Waltham, MA. Dr. Painter has recently released an online course all about canine allergies (theallergicdog.com) that dives even further into this important topic!