IMMUNE

DERMATITIS, ATOPIC

Species affected: Dogs, Cats
Background: Often becomes secondarily infected by bacterial, fungal, or parasitic organisms.
Symptoms: Hair loss, exudate, especially in the form of seborrhea, thickened and damaged skin. Odor and pruritis, which may be intense, become noticeable and there may be an associated otitis as well. Initially pruritis is often concentrated in the feet in dogs, and often accompanied by conjunctivitis. In cats it is more often seen on the abdomen, signaled by a bare abdomen as the cats remove hair by repeated licking.
Diagnostics: A complete diagnosis must include very complete history to determine all the causal factors as well as ruling out other chronic diseases.
Special Notes: Can be a frustrating condition to treat, and can require multiple therapies and a long recovery time.
Principles for Supplementation: Treatment is aimed at restoring health for any concurrent conditions as well as treating the inflammation in the skin.

CANINE AND FELINE PRODUCTS—AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS

Formulas:	Dosage:	Mechanism/Purpose:
Buffered C Powder12	Cats: 125 mg bid Dogs: 10 mg/lb bid	Stimulates phagocytic effect of leukocytes, nitrate scavenger, aids in synthesis of collagen and carnitine. For atopy, more effective if given TID. Can dose up to bowel tolerance.
Derma-Strength8	1 per 15 lb	Supports skin and coat for dogs and cats with food or environmental sensitivities and for those pets with seasonal allergies.
Dermatopic™27	1 capsule per 20 lb bid or 1 scoop per 20 lb bid	Helps achieve normal moisture content of skin.
Hua She Jie Yang Wan25	Cats: 2 pills, bid or tid Dogs: 2-4 pills, bid or tid	Clears heat, relieves toxins, drains dampness, extinguishes wind, nourishes qi and blood, helps stop itching.
Omega PlusVET12	Cats: 1 gelcap sid Dogs: 2 gelcaps/25 lb sid	EFAs help moisten the skin, provide anti-inflammatory effects, and the GLA has particular affinity for atopic dermatitis.
Resinall-K Liquid23	Apply topically on all hot spots, bid	Antibacterial, antifungal, antipruritic. Can also be taken internally.
Small Animal Antioxidant12	Cats: 1 capsule sid Dogs: 2 capsules/ 25 lb sid	Antioxidant.
Super EPAVET12	Cats: 1 gelcap sid Dogs: 2 gelcaps/ 25 lb sid	Anti-inflammatory.
Vitamin C with Flavonoids12	Cats: ¼ capsule sid Dogs: ½ capsule/ 25 lb sid	Anti-inflammatory.
Yu Ping Fan San25	Cats: 2 pills bid or tid Dogs: 2-4 pills bid or tid	Tonifies Qi and stabilizes the exterior.
Zinc Citrate12	Dogs: ½ capsule/25 lb bid (up to 1 capsule, bid if needed)	Essential for growth, immune system as a cofactor of superoxide dismutase. Excess zinc is toxic and can cause copper deficiency.