WINTER BONUS MAGAZINE 2026

Initial treatment plan: Long-term treatment plan: The management of canine atopic dermatitis entails an initial treatment plan that brings immediate relief for the allergy symptoms initially and during sudden flare ups, as well as a long-term maintenance plan which is essential to keep the allergy under control. This condition cannot be cured, only managed as well as possible. This entails avoiding, triggers (like fleas, skin infections and identified food and environmental allergens), restoring the skin’s barrier (using products with lipids or essential fatty acids), and continuing using medications that control itchiness and inflammation as prescribed by your veterinarian like the once-a-day chewable tablet or the once-a-month injectable medication. For immediate relief initially and during sudden flare-ups, it is important to find out what triggered the itching (like fleas, skin infections, pollen or certain foods) and treat it if possible. This can involve using special shampoos, wipes, tick and flea products, antibiotics, and always medications like cortico steroids, or the once-a- day chewable tablet or once-a-month injectable medication to reduce itchiness and inflammation. Cortisone should never be used for long term control of allergies as it has several side effects when used long term. These include weight gain, liver failure, diabetes and a compromised immune system. Treatment options www.agribonus.co.za Winter 2026 BONUS 35