Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Breed and skin site risks for atopic dermatitis in dogs worldwide
By Jaeger, K et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2010·Ludwig Maximilian University, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Breed and site predispositions of dogs with atopic dermatitis: a comparison of five locations in three continents.
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Plain-English summary
A study looked at 552 dogs with atopic dermatitis (a skin allergy) from different parts of the world, including Australia, Germany, and the United States. The researchers found that certain breeds, like golden retrievers and German shepherds, were more likely to have this condition in multiple locations. The most common areas affected were the paws, belly, ears, and face. Interestingly, the specific body parts that were affected varied by breed and location. This information can help veterinarians better understand and treat skin allergies in dogs based on their breed and where they live.
Abstract
The objectives of this multicentre study were to analyse and compare breed predispositions and lesion distributions of 552 dogs diagnosed with atopic dermatitis from five different dermatologic referral centres located in Australia, Germany (2) and the United States (2). Breeds were compared with the canine population in the respective locations. Breed predispositions varied from geographical site, although golden retrievers and German shepherd dogs were predisposed in three of five practices. Lesions were present most commonly on the paws (62%), ventrum (51%), ears (48%) and face (39%). Various breeds had specific site predilections. Based on this study, breed predispositions can vary greatly both between continents and also between different locations on the same continent. In addition, some breeds showed predispositions for certain body sites which also varied in some instances with the geographical location.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20187918/