Researching the causes of canine atopic dermatitis @NottinghamVets. Funded by @DogsTrust @UniofNottingham and @RoyalCaninUK study run by @Naomi_D_Harvey
SVMS, Nottingham, England
Joined March 2017
- Tweets310
- Following344
- Followers275
- Likes699
Itchy Dog Project retweeted
Poor little 9-year-old Westie Jay has bad skin allergies so needs a home with owners who can cope with that. Not fond of other dogs, but affectionate & walks nicely on lead.
Good clear write-up of his character & needs here ⬇️
Remember adorable little Jay? The bald Westie is looking for a home with an owner who can look past his unusual looks! He's cheeky and sweet and just needs someone to love him #FindEachOther #AdoptDontShop
rspca.org.uk/findapet/detail…
Itchy Dog Project retweeted
Just a teenage furbag, baby - New research from @UniofNewcastle & @UniofNottingham published in @RSocPublishing reveals that it's not only humans who show typical teenage behaviour, dogs also exhibit adolescent behaviour. #BiologyLetters phys.org/news/2020-05-adoles…
Itchy Dog Project retweeted
Published today, my latest research led by @asherblab and with @BeccaSomm provides the first data on adolescent-phase behaviour in young dogs 🐶
There’s a lot of data & interesting findings in it, so I’m going to summarise the paper in this thread 🧵 royalsocietypublishing.org/d…
Itchy Dog Project retweeted
Vet-Approved Home Remedies to Beat Your Dog's Skin Allergies ourpetshealth.com/info/dog-s…
Itchy Dog Project retweeted
We describe the links between stress-health-behaviour, which are not straightforward as each can influence the other.
Stress is highly relevant to dermatitis & skin problems as it’s been shown to break down the skin barrier function.
Stress-itch-stress may be a vicious cycle.
Our latest @ItchyDogProject study has been published today. This is the piece I am most proud of 🙂
We show that itchy dogs are more likely to have behaviour problems that may indicate they’re experiencing stress as a result of their itchy skin allergy mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/10/813
Itchy Dog Project retweeted
Our latest @ItchyDogProject study has been published today. This is the piece I am most proud of 🙂
We show that itchy dogs are more likely to have behaviour problems that may indicate they’re experiencing stress as a result of their itchy skin allergy mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/10/813
Itchy Dog Project retweeted
I've made the submitted (preprint) version of our manuscript available here for anyone who wants a full copy:
"Environmental risk factors for canine atopic dermatitis: a retrospective large‐scale study in Labrador and golden retrievers" @ItchyDogProject researchgate.net/publication…
Itchy Dog Project retweeted
Hi Kelsey, I collated the main methods for treatment and management of skin allergies here on our project website for our owners: itchydogproject.co.uk/treatm…
Might be some stuff of use to you. Good luck!
Itchy Dog Project retweeted
Our latest @ItchyDogProject study has been published today in Veterinary Dermatology.
"Environmental risk factors for canine atopic dermatitis: a retrospective large‐scale study in Labrador and golden retrievers"
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
Itchy Dog Project retweeted
🐶 Chocolate Labradors, males & neutered dogs at higher risk of allergies
🐶 Dogs born in rural locations are at lower risk
🐶 Dogs with skin allergies more likely to be allowed on soft furnishings (which have higher dust mite load) - this is something vets recommend against
Our latest @ItchyDogProject study has been published today in Veterinary Dermatology.
"Environmental risk factors for canine atopic dermatitis: a retrospective large‐scale study in Labrador and golden retrievers"
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
Itchy Dog Project retweeted
Important inform for anyone with local hedgehogs 🦔
🚨 mealworms, oats, sunflower seeds/hearts and peanuts can cause crippling bone disease in hedgehogs
🚨 these are often found in bird food, so if you have hogs that visit your garden be careful to keep the bird feed away
Oh gosh please do not let hedgehogs eat bird food! It's VERY HARMFUL for them and will give them Metabolic Bone Disease; an agonising crippling irreversible condition. Please put out only cat food. Tesco's Kitten Complete is excellent nutrition and value.
xitter.gq/HedgehogCabin/status/1…
Itchy Dog Project retweeted
So many dogs have a strong negative association with bathing. It can look funny, but having something they hate forced on them isn’t good & can lead to learned helplessness or aggression.
How can bath time be made more consensual for dogs? Share your success stories with me 🙂
This quoted post is unavailable.
Itchy Dog Project retweeted
Wonderful stories of just invaluable veterinary care is! Heartwarming 💕
Tell yours to show your appreciation using the hashtag #MyVetSavedMtPet
1/ I grew up on a farm & watched our large animal vet Glen Gross save dozens of our animals from disease, birthing crises & mychildhood dog from an internal hemorrhage.
Years later in art school my Samoyed companion Zeus has a terrible and sudden lung infection-#MyVetSavedMyPet
Itchy Dog Project retweeted
If you own a #Pug #FrenchBulldog or #Bulldog this graphic will help you judge their risk of having obstructive airway syndrome.
Knowledge is power, and if your fur baby is at risk then get them tested so that you can provide the best care and happiest life for them 🐶
Itchy Dog Project retweeted
Tor is an old #workingdog needing a very special pet & child free home - he doesn’t like kennels and needs a strong handler. Patience will be needed to help him settled into a home environment enquiries to [email protected] #k9hour #TeamZay @FOSTERFIRST1 #AdoptMe
Itchy Dog Project retweeted
Hello #westie lovers, #columbo has been poorly again with his #atopicdermatitis but is now on the mend. He is getting all the cuddles he wants (and doesn't want) and soon we will be going on some fun adventures again❣🤞🙏🏼
Itchy Dog Project retweeted
Dear @ItchyDogProject I'm a very itchy Labrador and I'm lucky enough to have been rescued by @LabRescueSEandC when my old owners couldn't get me the help I need. I'm happy to take part in any survey's if it helps 🐾🐾 Baldy x
Itchy Dog Project retweeted
A @UniofNottingham survey into the problem of itchy skin allergies in dogs is being extended to include all breeds of dog after “some interesting initial results”. ow.ly/SjMw30mnVOv
Itchy Dog Project retweeted
An online service, Virtual Vet Derms, has been developed offering advice to vets on any aspect of skin or ear disease. ow.ly/ofex30mnW3r
Itchy Dog Project retweeted
The results of the largest ever study of Labradors in the UK are in:
🔸Chocolate Labs have a shorter life expectancy than their counterparts.
🔸Ear infections were the most common disorder.
🔸Breed popularity has dropped by over a third in 10 years.
rvc.ac.uk/vetcompass/news/ch…
