BSAVA EDUCATION COMMITTEE COMMISSIONED ARTICLE

The current knowledge on canine atopic dermatitis (syn. canine inhalant dermatitis, atopy) is reviewed. The significance of history, clinical signs and in vitro and in vivo allergy tests is emphasized.

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