Background Canine atopic dermatitis (c AD ) is a common allergic skin disease that is known to affect individuals early in life; the natural history of its initial development has not been documented. Some breeds such as West Highland white terriers ( WHWT s) are highly predisposed to cAD ...
The purpose of this review article is to give an overview of atopic dermatitis in companion animals and of recent developments including knowledge on immunological background, novel treatment options and difficulties in disease management. The prevalence of hypersensitivities seems to be increasing. The...
Current knowledge regarding the role of Treg cells in the initiation of allergic disease is limited for both people and dogs. Objectives: To explore the role of circulating Treg cells and their possible influencing factors, on the development of atopic dermatitis (AD). Methods and materials: This...
Objective--To evaluate the efficacy of the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus strain GG for the alleviation or prevention of clinical signs of atopic dermatitis (AD) in genetically predisposed dogs. Animals--2 adult Beagles with severe AD and 16 puppies. Procedures--The 2 adult Beagles were bred ...
Serum immunoglobulin E concentrations in West Highland White Terrier puppies do not predict development of atopic dermatitis. Vet Dermatol 1999;10:275-81.DeBoer Hill: Serum immunoglobulin E concentrations in West Highland White Terrier puppies do not predict development of atopic dermatitis. Vet ...