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What are common flare factors for atopic dermatitis? |
Ectoparasites- fleas, trombiculi autumnalis, sarcoptes. Stress. Excess temp. Irritants. |
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What food supplement might a dog or cat benefit from with AD? |
Supplementation with 3 EFA and 6 EFA |
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Why do we use topical AD treatments and name some? |
Physical washing and removal of the allergen is beneficial. Conditioners and emollients can improve skin function and relieve dryness. Allermyl can be used. Antimicrobial shampoos especially those with chlorhexidine. But can cause dryness so use in combo with allermyl for example. Alladerm spot on. |
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How can we help a pet avoid exposure to allergens such as house dust mites? |
Vaccumming with a HEPA filtered cleaner, using hard floors, washing beds, using environmental flea sprays. |
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What drug can be given to control AD in dogs and cats and how does it do this? |
Ciclosporin which inhibits T cells. |
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How long does it take for the affects of ciclosporin to kick in and what do we administer in the mean time? |
Takes 2-3 weeks in the mean time can give gluccocorticoids. |
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Side effects of ciclosporin? |
Most likely transient vomitting and anorexia. Gingival hyperplasia. Diarrhoea. Papillomatosis. |
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When should we avoid using ciclosporin due to its effects on t-cells? |
2 weeks either side of a vaccine. |
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Name a topical non halogenated glucocorticoid used to treat AD in dogs? Benefits of it? |
Hydrocortisone aceponate. Rapid absorption. Potent anti inflammatory. No changes to skin thickness, haematology, biochemistry or ACTH stimulation tests. |
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Benefits of using traditional halogenated gluccorticoids? Downfalls? |
Benefits are they are cheap, easy to administer systemically and topically. Highly efficacious. Associated with many side effects. |
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Side effects of halogenated traditional gluccocorticoids? |
Polyphagia, pu/pd, behaviour changes. Weight gain. Panting. |
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How can we use gluccocorticoids safely to avoid side effects? |
0.5-1 mg/kg daily until remission. Then every other day. Decrease by 50% to lowest maintenance dose. Seasonal treatment. Using methyl prednisolone which has less mineralcorticoid activity. |
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What can we give to a dog with AD with pruritis to relieve its symptoms? |
Oclacitinib. |
