 This study examined the effects of a nutritional intervention on the development of atopic dermatitis in dogs. It found that dogs fed a diet containing specific vitamins and minerals had lower levels of circulating antibodies to two common allergens compared to dogs fed a controlled diet. This suggests that the nutrition derived improvement to skin barrier function may reduce the frequency of signs associated with atopic dermatitis. This article was authored by Frank Loring van Beek, Adrian Watson, Marguerite BOS, and others.