How to answer common pet owner questions on canine atopic dermatitis and adverse food reactions?

In this video, Dr Xavier Langon (DVM, CES Dermatology) will take you through the most common questions pet owners ask about canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) and adverse food reactions (AFR):

What to say to owners who suspect their pet has an allergy?

Pet owners frequently suspect food allergies when consulting about their pruritic animal, but you can only diagnosis CAD or AFR after carefully following the step-by-step atopic dermatitis decision tree.

What would you first do when a client consults with you for a suspicion of AFR?

The first step is to collect the animal's complete medical history and, after ruling out other common causes of pruritus, determine whether there could be a potential link between the episodes and the animal's food consumption.

What are the most common questions clients ask you on this topic and what is the best response?

Will my pet always have to eat the same diet? Can I still give treats to my pet? As a veterinarian, it is important you help pet owners understand how the immune system reacts and that compliance with the recommended veterinary commercial (hydrolyzed or selected protein) or homemade diets is crucial.

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