The Itchy Dog Project
Allergic dog scratching and itching its back on ground

The Itchy Dog Project

Investigating the potential environmental and genetic causes of canine atopic dermatitis and skin allergies. Helping aid owners and veterinarians in diagnosing and managing this complex and distressing conditions.

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About the project

Discover more about The Itchy Dog Project and it's aims

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What is Canine Atopic Dermatitis?

Understand Canine Atopic Dermatitis and related skin diseases

 
Closeup the problem on dog skin, dermatitis and disease on dog skin, bald patchy area of the skin

What are the best treatments

Find out about the appropriate treatments for Atopic Dematitis

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Resources

Read our helpful resources for veterinary professionals

 

Canine atopic dermatitis can be extremely uncomfortable and distressing for dogs. We’re pleased to support this research and play a key role in aiming to reduce the number of dogs who suffer from the condition.

Runa Hanaghan, Deputy Veterinary Director of the Dogs Trust

 

 

The Itchy Dog Project

School of Veterinary Medicine and Science
University of Nottingham
Sutton Bonington Campus
Leicestershire, LE12 5RD


email: itchydogproject@nottingham.ac.uk