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Section: Follow-Up
Optimal treatment for your pet involves a combination of home and professional veterinary care. Follow-up can be critical, especially if your pet does not rapidly improve. Administer all prescribed medications as directed. Alert your veterinarian if you are having problems treating your pet.Re-exams by your veterinarian may be required every 2-4 weeks, at least initially, to monitor efficacy of the treatment plan. Once the dermatitis is well controlled, certain drugs may be tapered or discontinued. This decision should only be made by your veterinarian. If signs are seasonal, medication may only be required at certain times of the year. Any flare-ups of dermatitis should be addressed early, as clinical signs may worsen quickly if not treated appropriately.For patients taking corticosteroids, certain side effects are to be expected; dogs will drink and urinate more than normal, may pant, and may have an increased appetite.
Atopic disease (atopy) is a pruritic (itchy) skin disease of animals that is caused by an allergy.
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