Description
Dogs with canine atopic dermatitis have been shown to have a less diverse skin microbiome than normal dogs. Microbial dysbiosis is exacerbated by allergen challenge often leading to the development of bacterial pyoderma. Probiotics such as Lactobacillus spp. offer a potential alternative to antiseptics and antibiotics allowing us to reduce our dependency on antimicrobials.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the differences between the skin microbiome in normal and allergic dogs
- Understand why shifts in the microbiome occur
- Understand the impacts of current therapeutics on the microbiome
- Learn about future strategies to influence the microbiome
