2016 ACVIM Forum Research Abstract Program

This study is the first to describe the recurrence rate of seasonal atopy in dogs from general practices as part of a grade 1, multicenter clinical trial. Onset of clinical signs resulted in medical intervention in the majority of dogs. Statistical power in this study was likely influenced by the generally low CADESI and pruritis scores combined with medical intervention. In addition, the interval to medical intervention was likely influenced by the study schedule which promoted frequent evaluations and case management. This data suggests that dogs with seasonal atopy my benefit from frequent evaluations. This data also suggests altered management of dogs fed the Test food as medication use was lower and the interval prior to the onset of systemic antihistamines and/or glucocorticoids was longer. A food designed for skin and coat health benefits and immune modulating effects can be part of a proactive atopy management program and may result in less medication needed. Retrospective feline studies have shown SDMA is more sensitive than sCr for early CKD detection. Our objective was to compare SDMA and sCr for detection of early CKD in a prospective, longitudinal study of older dogs.