Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How atopic dermatitis shows differently in dog breeds
By Wilhem, Sylvia et al.·Published in Veterinary Dermatology·2010·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Breed‐associated phenotypes in canine atopic dermatitis
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A study looked at dogs with atopic dermatitis, a skin condition that causes itching and inflammation, to see how it affects different breeds. Researchers found that certain breeds showed unique symptoms and reactions to allergens, which could be influenced by their genetics and environment. This means that if your dog has skin problems, the breed may play a role in how they react and what treatments might work best. Understanding these differences can help veterinarians provide more tailored care for dogs suffering from this condition.
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Abstract
AbstractCanine atopic dermatitis is a multifaceted disease, whose clinical presentation may be affected by numerous factors, including the genetic background of the animal, the environment, the offending allergens and flare factors. In particular, breed‐associated differences have often been mentioned but never defined precisely. Using a large data set of atopic dogs, we document in this study the clinical presentation of nine often‐affected breeds and demonstrate the existence of substantial differences between the clinical phenotype of each breed and the whole population. Some of the differences may be due to genetic differences while others are most likely to be associated with variations in environmental factors.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3164.2010.00925.x