Allergic skin disease in a captive Diana monkey [Cercopithecus diana): testing, treatment, and training

摘要

A 19-year-old female entire Diana monkey {Cercopithecus diana) has presented with seasonal scratching and associated alopecia for a duration of 12years with limited response to oral treatments. Atopic dermatitis was suspected. Intradermal allergy testing and the formulation of allergy-specific immunotherapy is often used in companion animal veterinary practice, however documentation of its use in zoo species and non-human primates is less available. This case report demonstrates trte application of allergy testing and immunotherapy in a captive Diana monkey and howthe involvement of the, .veterinary nurse and operant conditioning and positive reinforcement training helped to facilitate this treatment.