Abstract: . . .  pattern may be evident early in the disease, most dogs de- velop year-round pruritus as the dis- ANDREW HILLIER, BVS c , MACVS c , DACVD Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine The Ohio State University Columbus, OH 43210-1089 Definitively diagnosing atopic dermatitis in dogs A pruritic dog shows up in your exam room, licking and scratching furiously. You suspect atopic dermatitis , but so many other conditions have similar signs. Heres how you can narrow down the differential diagnoses and confirm your suspicion. Page 2 ease . . .
. . .  pathogens from the horizontal ear canal and middle ear in dogs with otitis media. JAVMA 212 (4):534-538; 1998. 23. Rosser, E.J. Jr.: Diagnosis of food allergy in dogs. JAVMA 203 (2):259-262; 1993. You can earn two hours of Continuing Education credit from Kansas State University by answering the following questions on diagnosing canine atopic dermatitis . Circle only the best answer for each question, and transfer your answers to the form on page 241. Article #1 1. In addition to a typical history and clini- cal signs, what forms the basis of a diag- nosis of atopic dermatitis ? a. Positive intradermal test reactions b. Ruling out . . .
. . .  food allergens. 9. Which statement is true of atopic dermatitis ? a. If you can diagnose atopic dermatitis , you should be able to cure the dog. b. Resolution of the primary allergy leads to resolution of secondary infections. c. Allergy tests should not be used as an initial screening test for atopic dermatitis . d. Atopic dermatitis becomes less severe as dogs mature. e. None of the above 10. Control of pruritus during a diagnos- tic workup is best achieved with? a. High doses of essential fatty acids b. An antihistamine trial c. Antipruritic shampoos d. Crisis-busting doses of prednisone e. Oral tricyclic antidepressants  . . .
. . .  allergens. 9. Which statement is true of atopic dermatitis ? a. If you can diagnose atopic dermatitis , you should be able to cure the dog. b. Resolution of the primary allergy leads to resolution of secondary infections. c. Allergy tests should not be used as an initial screening test for atopic dermatitis . d. Atopic dermatitis becomes less severe as dogs mature. e. None of the above 10. Control of pruritus during a diagnos- tic workup is best achieved with? a. High doses of essential fatty acids b. An antihistamine trial c. Antipruritic shampoos d. Crisis-busting doses of prednisone e. Oral tricyclic antidepressants  . . .
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