Preparation of anti-canine interleukin-31 receptor alpha polyclonal antibody and evaluation of its therapeutic effect in canine atopic dermatitis

Epidemiology of Canine Atopic Dermatitis

Nødtvedt A. 2007. Epidemiology of canine atopic dermatitis. Doctoral thesis. ISSN 1652-6880, ISBN 978-91-576-7346-6 Canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) is a chronic, allergic skin disease associated with IgEmediated reactions to environmental allergens. Atopic dermatitis/eczema in humans shares many similarities with CAD and is an increasing problem in industrialized countries. This increase has bee...

Canine atopic dermatitis: what's new?

Much progress has been made in understanding canine atopic dermatitis (AD), its triggering factors, and the best approach to its diagnosis and management. This article discussess the clinical features of AD, the pitfalls of allergy testing, and how recent research developments can influence the clinical management of this condition. Of particular interest is the accumulating evidence of skin ba...

Canine atopic/allergic dermatitis in Mashhad (North-East of Iran): clinical observations

The aim of this study was to elucidate the prevalence of canine atopic/allergic dermatitis in Mashhad (North-East of Iran) in a hospital-population of dogs and to evaluate its clinical features according to the diagnostic criteria of the disease by Willemse and Prélaud. Among 111 canine patients with dermatologic problems, admitted to Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Veterinary Teaching Hospital...

Canine Atopic Dermatitis: Old and New Therapies

Canine atopic dermatitis - what have we learned?

Canine atopic dermatitis is a complex multifactorial disease. Here, Tim Nuttall, Maarja Uri and Richard Halliwell, representing three generations of veterinary dermatologists, describe the research underpinning our understanding of the condition and highlight its relevance to clinical practice.