Hi Friend,

If you have an allergic dog you may be wondering if there is anything you can do..

Steroids?

Yes they stop the itching, but they come with a host of side effects.

It's generally not a quick fix, but there are a number of holistic options.

1. Do a proper food trial- eliminate grains, corn, soy, dairy, and get on a unique ( ie different protein) for 12 weeks.

2. Additional EFA's, but at a HIGH level. 1000mg/10lbs daily. Many clients claim the Fatty Acids didn't help, but they often are on TOO LOW of a dose.

3. Get ALL of the options in my New and Updated book here:

http://www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com/ebook/

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Researchers discover compound effective in treating atopic dermatitis
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Source: By NOBUTARO KAJI via www.ajw.asahi.com/

KYOTO--Japanese researchers have discovered a chemical compound that can reduce symptoms of atopic dermatitis, a type of eczema, by enhancing the barrier of epithelial surfaces of the human skin.

A team led by Kenji Kabashima, an associate professor of dermatology at Kyoto University, added the organic compound JTC-801 to human skin cells grown in vitro, and that found the amount of filaggrin, a protein that is synthesized near the surface of skin and plays an important role in skin barrier function, rose about 10-fold.

The researchers also gave mice born with genetic atopic dermatitis tiny amounts of the compound each day, starting six weeks after birth, when they typically develop the disease.

The dosage was based on 30 milligrams per kilogram of body weight.

Four weeks after the start of the treatment, the condition of their skin showed strong improvement.

The team’s research results are expected to be published in the online edition of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology on Sept. 17.

Experts hope the latest findings will lead to the development of a new drug with fewer side effects.

Atopic dermatitis is an allergy caused by foreign substances that pass through the skin barrier and stimulate the immune responses. Existing treatments using steroids and other drugs suppress the immune response, but such treatments can cause serious adverse effects, such as lowering resistance to illness.

While researchers around the world have been competing to discover a new atopic dermatitis therapy that enhances the skin barrier function, Kabashima currently plans to develop a new drug for the disease with Astellas Pharma Inc. using the compound.

“I hope to market a new drug in 10 years,” Kabashima said.



Heal Your Pet At Home!

Best Wishes,

Dr Andrew Jones, DVM

P.S. The skin barrier is now being recognized as THE thing needed to stop the allergic reactions

Atopy or 'Airborne Allergy' is now being re-named by the veterinary specialists as being more of a contact or skin barrier allergy.

When this becomes available for dogs I'll let you know.

P.P.S. Fortunately there are holistic options that you can use to improve your dog's skin barrier. The specifics are here:

http://www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com/ebook/

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DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian. Dr Andrew Jones resigned from the College of Veterinarians of B.C. effective December 1 2010, meaning he cannot answer specific questions about your pet's medical issues or make specific medical recommendations for your pet.

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