Allergic skin disease is believed to affect 10-30% of the canine population,1 and is reported as the third most common disorder of canine health conditions.2
There are a number of breeds found to be at an increased risk of atopic dermatitis. With a peak age of onset between 1-3 years it is unlikely to occur after 7 years of age. Significant breed variation exists for both the clinical presentation and age of onset.3
There are a number of breeds found to be at an increased risk of atopic dermatitis including several of the terrier types. With a peak age of onset between 1-3 years it is unlikely to occur after 7 years of age. Significant breed variation exists for both the clinical presentation and age of onset.
French Bulldogs and Shar-Peis, for example, have been shown to have a younger age of onset for atopic dermatitis with 53.3% of atopic French Bulldogs and 66.7% of Shar-Peis becoming affected in their first year of life compared to 28.5% of the total canine population.3
Dogs with canine atopic dermatitis present with a range of clinical signs including;
Dogs with canine atopic dermatitis present with a range of clinical signs including;
Favrot’s diagnostic criteria is a well-accepted method to follow when working up cases canine atopic dermatitis. If five of the following criteria are met, the sensitivity and specificity for diagnosis is 85% and 79% respectively4:
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