Atopic Dermatitis - Diagnosis and Management

Dr Charlie Pye BSc, DVM, DVSc, DACVD

In a pruritic patient what should be pursued prior to recommending allergy testing for environmental allergies?

a) Skin scrapings/parasiticidal trial

b) Cytology for secondary infections

c) Restricted diet trial with a novel protein diet or hydrolyzed diet

d) All of the above

Which of the following therapies is a monoclonal antibody therapy?

a) Cyclosporine

b) Lokivetmab

c) Oclacitinib

d) Glucocorticoids

What is the recommended starting dose for oclacitinib in dogs?

a) 0.4-0.6 mg/kg q 12 hrs

b) 0.8 mg/kg q 12 hrs

c) 1 mg/kg q 12 hrs

d) 2 mg/kg q 24 hrs

Which of the following is NOT a reaction patterns that cats with atopic dermatitis will present with?

a) Symmetrical alopecia

b) Miliary dermatitis

c) Focal ulceration of the dorsum

d) Eosinophilic granuloma complex

Which of the following are the most commonly noted side effects of cyclosporine?

a) Increased incidence of urinary tract infections

b) Vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia

c) Gingival hyperplasia

d) Demodicosis