Today's Daily Dose: Shampoo sensitivity in dogs

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“To identify a suitable shampoo in a shampoo-sensitive dog, perform an open patch test, which involves applying a small amount of diluted shampoo to the dog's abdomen, allowing five minutes of contact time, and rinsing. Then watch the dog carefully for any signs indicating intolerance (e.g. erythema, pruritus).”

-Karen A. Moriello, DVM, DACVD

From Dermatology Challenge: Acutely pruritic eruptions on a dog's extremities and trunk