Publications by authors named "Evi I Sofou"
Background: Diagnosis of canine adverse food reactions (AFRs) is based on vague criteria, such as '>50% improvement' during elimination diet trial (EDT) followed by 'deterioration' during provocation test (PT).
Objective: The objective of the study was to use predefined criteria to evaluate response during EDT [i.e.
There is a shortage of studies reporting the efficacy of antimicrobial treatment of dogs with atopic dermatitis (AD) and skin infections (SIs). The aim of this study was to evaluate the change in the severity of skin lesions and pruritus, and the overall efficacy of antimicrobial treatment, in dogs with AD and bacterial overgrowth/infection and/or dermatitis. A total of 20 dogs with AD and SIs were prospectively enrolled (group A) and they were examined before and after the administration of systemic antimicrobials that resulted in the resolution of SIs.
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- A 15-month-old female Pitbull experienced episodes of excitement-induced bleeding from non-injured skin, specifically on its face and neck.
- After a thorough physical examination and various tests, no underlying health issues were found, with results remaining within normal ranges.
- The dog's self-limiting bleeding episodes suggested a similarity to haematidrosis, a rare condition in humans characterized by bleeding from the skin due to intense stress or excitement; no further episodes occurred in the last two years.