Why is my dog's blood work normal with atopic dermatitis?

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My dog's vet said that he has atopic dermatitis and recommended atopivet. Another vet said that his reports are normal. I asked on Petco Pet Education Center but I didn't understand the answer, especially the line-However, blood work typically is within normal limits on atopic dogs- what does it mean. What should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 49 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Sorry if there was some confusion with my previous answer. What I meant is that atopic dermatitis is not typically diagnosed by the blood panel included in your question. Most dogs I see with atopic dermatitis will have normal blood results. If your dog is symptomatic and your veterinarian has ruled out infectious causes of skin disease, then I would recommend treating him for atopic dermatitis as your veterinarian suggested. If it is available in your area, your veterinarian can run a separate blood panel that looks for antibodies in your dog's blood stream to specific allergens in the environment. I hope this provides some clarification for you.

Why is my dog's blood work normal with atopic dermatitis?

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