Atopic Dermatitis (Skin Problems)
WFA Westie Health eBook Chapter:
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Topic #1
(1.2 MB PDF)
WFA Newsletter Articles:
- Atopic Dermatitis, a Common Skin Disease of West Highland White Terriers
- Atopic Dermatitis in the West Highland White Terrier; A Seminar
- Mutation Causing Atopic Dermatitis
- Rush Immunotherapy Study is Success
- Skin Disease Survey Results (Great Britain)
- Skin Issues Then and Now
Seminars:
Research Studies Funded by the WFA:
- American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation Closed Grant 572-A (Heritability of Atopic Dermatitis in West Highland White Terriers)
- Morris Animal Foundation Study D08CA-002 (Studying Immune System's Response to Allergens)
- Morris Animal Foundation Study D07CA-029 (Pharmakokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Hydroxyzine in Healthy Dogs)
Find a Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist:
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Most of the time your vet will be able to successfully diagnose and treat your Westie for whatever ails him or her. However, there may be times when the problem is rare/unusual/complex and you may need the services of a board certified veterinary specialist. If your local vet has been unsuccessful in diagnosing and/or treating your Westie’s skin problem, it might be advisable to take your Westie to a Board-Certified Veterinary Dermatologist.
The following link will take you to a site that will help you find such a specialist:
Other Resources:
The following are links to other Atopic Dermatitis/Skin Problems content on the internet that may be useful or helpful to you. If you are aware of any other online resources on this subject that you feel are exceptionally good, please let us know.
- Novartis Animal Health (makers of Atopica, a topical cyclosporine for dogs that has been successful in treating atopic dermatitis in a number of Westies:
- Merck Veterinary Manual
- Vetinfo.com