Researching the causes of canine atopic dermatitis @NottinghamVets. Funded by @DogsTrust @UniofNottingham and @RoyalCaninUK study run by @Naomi_D_Harvey
Joined March 2017
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30 Dec 2019
We have a new set of webpages hosted on the University website, which can be found here: nottingham.ac.uk/research/gr…
Our old domain no longer works, but all the information has been migrated and updated over to the new site 🐶🐾
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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 ⬇️
15 Apr 2021
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…
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15 Dec 2020
Did you need to visit a vet for your dog during the pandemic? Or have you cared for a dog with ongoing health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic? If you live in the UK & answered yes to either of these, @SaraGarstecka would like your help with this survey bit.ly/37k2lQ6
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13 May 2020
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…
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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…
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16 May 2020
Vet-Approved Home Remedies to Beat Your Dog's Skin Allergies ourpetshealth.com/info/dog-s…
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14 Dec 2019
Just had an abstract accepted to talk about our new diagnostic criteria for canine atopic dermatitis at the @BSAVACONGRESS in March 🥳 Hope to see lots of vets there!
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16 Oct 2019
To find out what our latest research findings might mean for you and your itchy dog, check out our blog post itchydogproject.co.uk/single…
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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
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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
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10 Oct 2019
Feel like browsing tens of thousands of photos of dogs and their stuffed toys? 🐶 🧸 I know I do!
10 Oct 2019
today. is my stuffed fren sebastian’s second birthday. and to celebrate. we would like to see. all of your favorite stuffed frens
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10 Oct 2019
The people who take part in pet health research are some of the best kind of people 😊
Thank you to everyone who has taken part in our research over the past few years 🐾💛
10 Oct 2019
We all ❤️ research!! 1 neater but slightly bemused looking Labrador and 1 bag of freshly brushed out fuzz heading to @ItchyDogProject #research #DogsAreTheBest
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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…
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6 Sep 2019
Here is a blog post explaining the findings of our latest study published today in Veterinary Dermatology, which unfortunately isn't freely accessible. The key points and take home messages are all in here though 🐶🐾
itchydogproject.co.uk/single…
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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!
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6 Sep 2019
The article below is highly relevant to our next paper (which is currently under review) showing links between itch severity and behaviour often associated with stress
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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/…
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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/…
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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
26 Apr 2019
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.
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24 Apr 2019
Poor 11 year old Luno has bad skin allergies and was dumped by his old owners 😭 he needs a home with someone willing to manage his condition, he’s great with other dogs 🐕 and currently in a rescue in Scotland 🏴
23 Apr 2019
Folk never cease to sicken me 🤬🤬🤬Please meet Luno ❤️He is 11 years old and was found dumped in a playground 😞He’s got a bad skin allergy and is under weight but he’s safe and in good hands with our friends in Scotland. Great with other dogs. Renfrewshire
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