Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Supplementary treatments to help dogs with atopic dermatitis
By Paterson, Sue·Published in Companion Animal·2019·European Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology, Veterinary Director, Virtual Vet Derms, Kendal, UK, United Kingdom·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Supplementary therapy in canine atopic dermatitis
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with atopic dermatitis (a skin allergy condition) may experience symptoms like itching, redness, and skin infections. For effective treatment, veterinarians often use a combination of main therapies, such as allergy shots or medications like ciclosporin, along with supplementary treatments like antihistamines and essential fatty acids. While these supplementary therapies alone may not fully control the condition, they can help reduce flare-ups and lessen the need for stronger medications. Many dogs benefit from this combined approach, leading to improved comfort and skin health.
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Abstract
Therapy for canine atopic dermatitis can be described as foundation or supplementary. Foundation therapy, which refers to allergen-specific immunotherapy, ciclosporin, glucocorticoids, lokivetmab and oclacitinib, is needed in all but the mildest of cases of canine atopic dermatitis. Supplementary therapies include drugs such as antihistamines, essential fatty acids, topical therapy and other systemic anti-inflammatory drugs. While it is uncommon for any of these supplementary drugs to provide adequate control of many cases of canine atopic dermatitis, they can reduce the frequency of relapse and reduce the amount of foundation therapy that is required when used in combination with them.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2019.0028