Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diet and supplements for managing dog skin allergies
By Eisenschenk, Melissa N C·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2025·Pet Dermatology Clinic, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The Role of Diet, Nutrition, and Supplements in Canine Atopic Dermatitis.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with atopic dermatitis (a skin allergy) may experience itching, redness, and skin infections. Recent research highlights that diet can significantly impact managing this condition, especially if the dog has food allergies. While supplements like probiotics, fatty acids, and vitamins might help, they aren't proven to be very effective on their own. It's best to consult with your veterinarian about a tailored diet plan and whether any supplements could be beneficial for your dog's specific needs.
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Abstract
This review summarizes studies on diet, nutrition, and supplements in the management of canine atopic dermatitis with focus on the past 10 years (2020-2024). Diet plays a large role in the management of canine atopic dermatitis, especially for patients with a food allergy. There is minimal evidence supporting the use of probiotics, fatty acid supplementation, vitamin E, vitamin D, Zinc, or cannabinoids, although they may be a useful adjunct.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39725577/