CommuniVET™ | Derm on demand - Canine atopy: Diagnosis and multimodal…

Presented by Jangi Bajwa, BVSc and AH, Dipl. ACVD

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Questions

1. The classical sign of allergic dermatitis in dogs is: *

Otitis

Pyoderma

Pruritus

Erythema

2. What causes pruritus in atopic patients? *

Inflammation

Skin trauma

Secondary infection

All of the above

3. Which of the following is true about Favrot’s criteria? *

Using it along with a food elimination trial helps differentiate food allergy from atopic dermatitis in cats and dogs

Using it helps support the workup of atopic dermatitis in dogs, as part of the patient’s workup

Using it helps convince clients that the veterinarian’s diagnosis is correct and confirmed

It has been proven to provide a diagnosis of atopy and does not have a place in veterinary dermatology

4. The most commonly reported allergy in atopic patients is related to: *

Human dander

House dust mites

Food ingredients

Flea saliva

5. A patient’s food allergy workup is not complete without: *

Salivary antigen testing for food ingredients

Patch testing for suspected food allergens

A twelve-week food elimination trial using a therapeutic veterinary food

An appropriate food elimination trial followed by a food rechallenge test

6. The use of antipruritics and/or anti-inflammatory drugs: *

Help with patient wellbeing and comfort for life, without complications

Are good alternatives to help avoid a complicated food workup, parasite control and seasonal changes

May complicate the diagnostic workup, including assessment of response to food workup and seasonal changes

Minimize client compliance due to the need for blood monitoring

7. Which of the following treatment(s) can be combined with Lokivetmab therapy? *

Prednisone

Cyclosporine

Oclacitinib

All of the above

8. Which of the following statements is true regarding allergen-specific immunotherapy in dogs? *

Helps improve patient’s pruritus and quality of life

Corrects secondary infection and inflammation

Is effective on its own as sole therapy

Leads to rapid patient response

9. Which of the following approaches is most helpful in atopic patients combined with allergen-specific immunotherapy? *

A standard protocol based on available resources

A modified protocol based on client feedback, along with a standard protocol

A rush protocol used at home based on client feedback, along with a standard protocol

A modified protocol when a large range of allergens is recorded, which a rush protocol can’t treat

10. Multimodal therapy for atopic dermatitis involves: *

The use of a variety of individualized recommendations to help patient comfort

The use of a combination of recommendations that will prevent pruritus

The use of multiple drugs that can be combined over time to help patient comfort

All of the above