Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common condition in dogs (and cats). Red, itchy, scabby, scaly skin is commonly how owners see this. Usually, treatment is a combination of corticosteroids, but the condition often recurs. The most common cause of visiting the vet is for skin related problems, and atopic dermatitis is one of the main reasons.
In our dogs and cats, almost 30% of patients present to their veterinarian with skin related complaints, almost three times the next largest category (vomiting and diarrhoea). There are many theories for this high number of skin problems. In human medicine, skin conditions are also common (13%). In human medicine, one of the most common causes of “skin disease” is atopic dermatitis (AD).
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