08/01/2025
VADC is currently enrolling dogs that are non-seasonally itchy (itchy all year round) in an 8 week long diet trial designed to help with itching. Dogs are eligible to be enrolled if they meet the following criteria:
1. Itchy all year round
2. Current on flea and tick prevention that also covers for mites (Examples: Bravecto, Credelio, NexGard or Simparica, Advantage Multi or Revolution)
3. Itch level is > 2 on a scale of 1 to 10
4. Patient has no other underlying medical conditions that require a prescription diet
5. Owners must have access to a phone with an app that will allow them to answer survey questions throughout the trial period
During the trial period, patients will be supplied a commercially available, limited ingredient, single novel protein food for 8 weeks.
The study is aimed at assessing the influence on overall skin conditions and GI signs as the 8-week diet trial is completed.
Various parameters will be measured during the trial period including itch level, skin lesions, medications needed to control itching, GI signs, quality of life, etc.
Approximately 4 visits in clinic are required over the course of the study. All visits, food, and medications required to maintain allergy symptoms will be compensated. Participating owners will receive a $200 gift card upon completion of the 8-week study.
If you have interest in enrollment AND your canine pet meets these criteria, please call our office at (913)-374-0777 to schedule an appointment. Let our staff know that you are interested in enrolling in the clinic trial and we would be happy to get you put on the schedule at our earliest convenience.
