Dermatite atópica canina: relato de caso

Abstract

The skin is the most extensive organ and functions as a protective barrier against injury and reflects an individual’s state of health. Skin diseases represent a high number of cases in the medical clinic of animals, among them Canine Atopic Dermatitis (CAD) has been highlighted. CAD is a multifactorial, inflamed, pruritic dermatosis with a problematic character and genetic involvement. It affects young adult dogs, is seen more frequently in pure breeds, but also affects mixed breed dogs (SRD). The main clinical sign is pruritus. The test is performed from a cautious examination, discarded of tests for allergic skin diseases, which involves the use of auxiliary diagnostic drugs, evaluating the case. The objective of this work is to carry out a literature review on a CAD and report the case of an atopic patient, who presented clinical signs suggestive of dermatopathy, such as pruritus in the perilabial, periocular, ears and paws. The CAD was composed through anamnesis, examination, exclusion of other skin diseases. The treatment instituted consists of systemic and topical drugs, according to the clinical condition presented by the animal in the consultations. With the use of the prescribed therapies, the patient’s improvement was observed, however, the animal is always accompanied by a professional, seeking to maintain the clinical condition, because the disease is chronic, there is no cure, only control.