Role of the environment in the development of canine atopic dermatitis in Labrador and golden retrievers

摘要: Canine and human atopic dermatitis are multifaceted diseases whose clinical development may be influenced by several factors, such as genetic background, environment, secondary infections, food psychological effects. The role of the environment has been extensively examined in humans but remains unclear dogs. aim this study was to examine environmental factors two genetically close breeds, Labrador golden retrievers. Using standard criteria, dogs Switzerland Germany were selected compared with healthy individuals. Information on collected using a 46-question survey encompassing date place birth, way life at breeder's owner's home, treatments. Univariate multivariate logistic regression used assess association between potential risk disease status. following parameters associated an increased development: living shed during puppyhood, adoption age 8-12 weeks washing dog regularly. In contrast, lower risk: rural household other animals walking forest. These associations do not prove causality support primary hypothesis that certain influence canine dermatitis. Further studies warranted confirm these results conclusions.