Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How atopic dermatitis shows differently in dog breeds
By Wilhem, Sylvia et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2011·Clinic for Small Animal Internal Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Breed-associated phenotypes in canine atopic dermatitis.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A study looked at how different dog breeds show signs of atopic dermatitis, which is a common skin allergy that causes itching and inflammation. Researchers found that certain breeds, like Bulldogs and Retrievers, had unique symptoms and reactions compared to other dogs with the same condition. These differences could be linked to genetics or the environment. Understanding these breed-specific traits can help veterinarians provide better care and treatment options for dogs suffering from skin allergies.
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Abstract
Canine 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 PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20887404/