Atopy

Project description

Atopy or atopic dermatitis is a skin disease, in which the affected dog is sensitized to one or several environmental allergens. Clinical signs include recurrent skin and ear infections and pruritus.

 

Breeds

Finnish Hound.

Samples from atopy affected dogs from all breeds are welcome.

 

Which samples are needed:

  • dogs that have been diagnosed with atopy
  • close relatives (parents, siblings, offspring) of the affected dogs
  • healthy dogs over 6 years of age

 

Other information requested

  • veterinary certificates

 

Links:

  1. How to participate.
  2. Health surveillance questionnaire.

 

Contact us:

lgl-kyselyt(at)helsinki.fi.