Canine Atopic Dermatitis (CAD) Study
Hope for dogs with seasonal skin allergies!
Do you have a dog that has been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis or showing any of these signs:
Itching and scratching more frequently?
- Itching and scratching more frequently?
- Excessively licking and biting at skin?
- Rubbing up against furniture to relieve itch?
- Redness, hot spots, or increased skin irritation?
If so, your dog may have Atopic Dermatitis (CAD).
Atopic Dermatitis is a common skin disease in dogs characterized by reddening or ulceration of the skin, itching, scratching, and excessive licking or biting at the affected skin. An immune response is initiated upon exposure to allergens, resulting in the clinical signs associated with the disease, which are often related to the skin but can also involve other body systems, such as the gastrointestinal tract. Allergens that commonly cause atopic dermatitis in dogs include pollen, mold, dust, dander, and many other substances.
Why should I enroll my pup?
- Your dog will receive specialty veterinary care throughout the study, including physical exams, skin biopsies, blood analysis for hematology and chemistry, and urinalysis.
- This is fully funded project with NO OUT OF POCKET COST to you.
- Your dog may play an important role in advancing canine medicine and evaluating a potential disease modifying therapy for atopic dermatitis.
This study may be used to support a new animal drug application to be submitted to the Food and Drug Administration.
What pet parents are responsible for:
- Agreeing to your dog participating in all study procedures
- Bringing your dog to all the in-clinic visits
- Following the protocol regarding medications that can or cannot be used during the study
- Performing any required owner assessments and notifications
- Maintain dog on approved flea and tick prevention
Why Stem Cells?
The stem cells used in this product are derived from the uterus of a healthy specific pathogen-free donor collected during a routine spay procedure. Rather than the uterus being discarded as normal after surgery, it is packaged in a sterile manner and shipped to Gallant for harvesting of the cells. The donor dog recovers as normal from the spay procedure.
The uterine-derived stem cells are harvested, cultured, expanded, and frozen at ultra-cold temperatures to provide a source of live cells once thawed at the time of treatment. These stem cells have the ability to regulate the immune system through cellular signaling. This provides a natural and holistic mechanism for restoring normal biological function and aids in the healing of diseased tissues while also addressing clinical symptoms.