Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How vets diagnose and manage itchy skin in dogs
By Forsythe, Peter J·Published in The Veterinary Nurse·2013·Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology, The Dermatology Referral Service Ltd, 528 Paisley Road West, Glasgow, United Kingdom·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Canine atopic dermatitis: diagnosis and management
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A young dog with itchy skin was diagnosed with canine atopic dermatitis, a common skin condition that causes persistent itching. To manage this issue, veterinarians typically use a combination of allergy testing to identify triggers and recommend treatments like allergen-specific immunotherapy and medication to relieve symptoms. While there's no cure for this condition, many dogs can find relief with proper management. Lifelong treatment may be necessary, especially if dietary changes do not help.
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Abstract
Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is a common pruritic skin disease that starts in young dogs. The diagnosis is based on a set of clinical criteria as well as ruling out other pruritic skin diseases. Intradermal and serological testing are used to detect allergens for allergen-specific immunotherapy as well as allergen avoidance, but these should not be used as diagnostic tests. CAD is an incurable disease, and cases that do not respond to diet trials will require lifelong therapy. Nurses can play a valuable role in the diagnosis and long-term management of this problematic condition.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2013.4.10.594