Proteinuria in Dogs with Atopic Dermatitis: A Retrospective Analysis

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an inflammatory skin condition in dogs resulting in intense pruritus, self-trauma, and papules, amongst a variety of other cutaneous lesions (Fig. 1). It has been reported that AD can affect anywhere from 3 to 15% of the canine population.1 This disease occurs in young dogs, typically less than 3 years old, and is frequently frustrating for owners, as it can be difficult to reach a diagnosis, and it may be challenging to control clinical signs in some patients. It is often difficult to definitively diagnose due to the relatively vague clinical signs that are indicative of a variety of other skin diseases, including adverse food reaction.
Source: Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research