July 26, 2012 • 11:00 pm 0
Dogs, like people, can be desensitized through “immunotherapy” using shots or drops that deliver small doses of the allergen to “train” the immune system to tolerate foreign proteins.
Both technologies are now about a century old, but for humans and animals, allergy shots are more commonly used.
Full article UW Madison News: Oral drops for dog allergies pass another hurdle
Filed under: Immunotherapy, Oral drops
March 31, 2012 • 3:25 am 0
There is some evidence that one of the causes lies within the gut. Epidemiological studies have linked changes in the bacteria species present in the colon to the development of allergic diseases.
Mice treated with antibiotics had elevated levels of antibodies known to be involved in allergies and asthma.
Full article: Rise in Allergies Linked to War on Bacteria
Filed under: Antibiotics, Gut bacteria
May 14, 2011 • 2:59 am 0
Symptoms of flea bite dermatitis are the result of your Pet’s allergy to flea saliva.
Just as one bee sting can cause an allergic reaction in some people, the bite of only one flea may be sufficient to cause a problem for some Pets.
Read more at Banfield Pet Hospital blog: Flea Bite Dermatitis, Flea Allergy
Filed under: Allergies, Flea allergy, Skin diseases
May 10, 2011 • 9:23 pm 0
Allergic symptoms are caused by specialized cells with receptors that react to Ig-E, an antibody made in response to foreign substances. In the spring, trees, flowers, and grasses can all produce allergens that stimulate Ig-E production.
Allergic patients either produce too much Ig-E or are more sensitive to it. In dogs, the highest concentration is found in the ear canals and skin. As a result, allergies most frequently present as inflammation in the ears or itching skin.
Read more at Star Exponent: Can allergies cause my dog’s ear infection
Filed under: Allergies, Ear infections, Environmental allergies, Otitis
April 20, 2011 • 9:59 pm 0
Food allergies are not food intolerances despite common confusion.
The most common clinical signs are severe itching, scratching, and chewing.
Read more at Dawg Business: Food Allergies in Dogs
Filed under: Allergies, Food allergies, Itching, Skin diseases
February 8, 2011 • 7:28 am 0
Flea allergy dermatitis arises from a negative immune response to flea saliva resulting in subsequent skin lesions and intense itchiness.
Hypersensitivity reactions to the flea saliva happen as the pet’s immune system is exposed to the saliva antigens repeatedly and over time.
Read more at VetLive: Flea Allergy Dermatitis
Filed under: Allergies, Dermatitis, Flea allergy
December 29, 2010 • 4:59 am 0
Allergy testing is a way to get a positive diagnosis for atopy (inhalant dermatitis) and to a lesser extent for contact allergies.
Scratching, licking the feet, chewing, and red irritated skin are all symptoms of atopy in the dog. Atopy is the name given to allergies that result from breathing in pollen, dust, or mold. Other than flea bite allergies, atopy is by far, the most common cause of allergies in dogs. When an allergy to a specific substance can be identified, the dog can receive immunotherapy (hyposensitization injections).
Read more at Pet Education: Allergy Testing & Immunotherapy in Dogs
Filed under: Allergies, Atopy, Skin diseases
December 29, 2010 • 4:45 am 0
Read more at Vetinfo: Diagnosing Dog Allergies with a RAST Test
Filed under: Allergies, Atopy, Skin diseases
December 27, 2010 • 6:54 am 0
The most common classes of allergic dermatitis seen in dogs are flea bite allergy, food allergy and atopy.
Atopy, also called atopic dermatitis, is an allergic condition caused by inhaled allergens, or absorption of allergens through the skin
Read more at Freed Veterinary Hospital: Allergic Dermatitis
Filed under: Allergies, Atopy, Skin diseases
December 23, 2010 • 8:55 am 0
Read more at eHow.com: Dog Allergies & Fungi
Filed under: Allergies, Fungal infections
