Atopic Dermatitis in a Female Dog: Clinical Case
December 2019
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atopic dermatitis allergic dermatoses flea bite dermatitis food allergies trichograms alopecia cytology antipruritic therapy ectoparasite control omega-3 supplements immunomodulators immunotherapy ultraviolet light autohemotherapy psychotropic drugs allergic skin conditions hair loss itch relief therapy parasite control omega-3
TLDR The document concludes that atopic dermatitis in dogs is managed with various treatments including antipruritics, supplements, and possibly immunotherapy.
The document discusses atopic dermatitis in dogs, particularly a clinical case involving a female dog. It explains that atopic dermatitis is commonly triggered by allergens such as pollen, mites, and fungi and is one of several types of allergic dermatoses, which also include flea bite dermatitis and food allergies. Diagnosis is clinical and based on exclusion, utilizing Favrot's criteria for dogs. Laboratory tests, including intradermal or serological tests, are supplementary. Trichograms are used to determine if alopecia is due to self-inflicted injury, indicated by broken hairs. Cytology, involving skin scraping or adhesive tape, is recommended for all pruritic animals except those with non-inflammatory alopecia. Treatment options for allergic dermatoses include antipruritic therapy, ectoparasite control, management of opportunistic diseases, hydration, omega-3 supplements, and may extend to immunomodulators, immunotherapy, ultraviolet light, autohemotherapy, and psychotropic drugs.
