Multiple factors, including client financial constraints, play a role in clinician decisions for canine atopic dermatitis: spectrum of care in a chronic and relapsing disease

C. Gentry; Laura Rey; Mark Rishniw; Kathy Tater; Lori Teller

doi:10.2460/javma.25.12.0845

April 22, 2026Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

Multiple factors, including client financial constraints, play a role in clinician decisions for canine atopic dermatitis: spectrum of care in a chronic and relapsing disease

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Key Points

This research aims to explore how various factors, including financial constraints, influence veterinarians' decisions in treating canine atopic dermatitis.
Surveyed veterinarians about their diagnostic and prescribing practices.
Examined the impact of client financial limitations on treatment decisions.
Assessed differences in care approaches for chronic and relapsing conditions.
Identified significant influence of client financial constraints on treatment options provided.
Highlighted variability in prescribed care strategies among veterinarians based on financial considerations.
Revealed gaps in veterinary education regarding the implications of financial factors in clinical decision-making.

Implication

Analysis reveals how client financial struggles influence veterinary decisions regarding chronic skin disease management.

Abstract

A better understanding of veterinarians' diagnostic and prescribing behavior can improve veterinary education on spectrum-of-care decision-making for canine atopic dermatitis.

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Multiple factors, including client financial constraints, play a role in clinician decisions for canine atopic dermatitis: spectrum of care in a chronic and relapsing disease

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Multiple factors, including client financial constraints, play a role in clinician decisions for canine atopic dermatitis: spectrum of care in a chronic and relapsing disease

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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