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1 minute atopic dermatitis test

1. Use Favrot Criteria to identify potential canine atopic dermatitis1

Dr Claude Favrot PhD DipECVD

Dr Favrot is a board-certified dermatologist based at the University of Zurich, Switzerland. He has a particular interest in atopic dermatitis and recently led a study which looked at over 1,500 pruritic dogs, to identify factors that might aid in the diagnosis of atopic dermatitis.

The defined set of criteria developed by Dr Favrot form the basis of the interactive 1 minute atopic dermatitis test. The results of the test will give you a clear indication of the probability that the dog under examination has atopic dermatitis.

Try the 1 minute atopic dermatitis test:

Was the dog <3 years old at onset of clinical signs?
YES
NO
Is the dog mostly kept indoors?
YES
NO
Was there pruritus before visible lesions?
YES
NO
Are the front feet affected?
YES
NO
Are the ear pinnae affected?
YES
NO
Are the ear margins unaffected?
YES
NO
Is the dorso-lumbar area unaffected?
YES
NO
 

2. Rule out resembling diseases

View the downloadable guides for detailed practical instruction on the following diagnosis techniques:

3. Prescribe Atopica with confidence

Reference 1. Favrot C. Vet Dermatol 2009;21:23-31.

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