Table 1 Criteria for re-classification of dogs with a reimbursed claim for CAD based on information from medical records.
Group | Classification | Diagnostic criteria |
|---|---|---|
1 | Atopic, grade 1 | -Clinical criteria of canine atopic dermatitis fulfilled* -Positive reaction to aero-allergens by use of intradermal skin test or serology testing for specific IgE -No response to dietary trial with novel protein source (or hydrolyzed protein) |
2 | Atopic, grade 2 | -Clinical criteria of canine atopic dermatitis fulfilled* -Positive reaction to aero-allergens by use of intradermal skin test or serology testing for specific IgE -Partial response to dietary trial with novel protein source (or hydrolyzed protein) |
3 | Questionable atopic | -Clinical criteria of canine atopic dermatitis fulfilled* -Positive reaction to aero-allergens by use of intradermal skin test or serology testing for specific IgE -Dietary trial not performed |
4 | Plausible atopic | -Successful allergen-specific immunotherapy -Incomplete information about symptoms and/or diagnostic testing |
5 | Possible atopic | -Clinical criteria of canine atopic dermatitis fulfilled* -No reaction to aero-allergens by use of intradermal skin test, serology testing for specific IgE not performed -No response to dietary trial with novel protein source (or hydrolyzed protein) |
6 | Allergic dermatitis | -Clinical criteria of canine atopic dermatitis fulfilled* -No intradermal skin test, IgE test or elimination diet performed or negative skin test, no elimination diet |
7 | Cutaneous adverse food reaction (AFR) | -Clinical criteria of canine atopic dermatitis fulfilled* -Complete response to dietary trial with novel protein source (or hydrolyzed protein) |
8 | Other skin | -Pruritus due to parasites or other skin diseases |