Nutritional Therapy in Allergic Dermatitis
This edition of VetFolio Voice podcast explores the benefits and role of nutritional support in canine dermatologic disease, with a specific focus on allergic disease. Dr. Cassi, VetFolio Voice's host, chats with Dr. Sara Ramos about the right food and plethora of available supplements that are marketed to pet owners grappling with helping their dogs with allergic dermatitis. As a practitioner, it can be difficult to navigate all the supplements and brands on the market and determine which ones to recommend. Dr. Ramos briefly reviews the evidence regarding supplements and identifies the food she personally recommends for canine patients with allergic disease — Derm Complete and Derm Complete Puppy, which were formulated by Hill’s Prescription Diet to incorporate specific nutrients that benefit the allergic patient. Multimodal management is focused on inhibiting the inflammatory response, restoring the skin barrier, and providing nutrients for overall skin and coat health.