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Common airborne allergens causing dog skin allergies in southeastern
By MUELLER, RS et al.·Published in Australian Veterinary Journal·2000·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Aero‐allergens in canine atopic dermatitis in southeastern Australia based on 1000 intradermal skin tests
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with skin allergies in southeastern Australia were tested for reactions to common allergens. The tests showed that about one-third of the dogs reacted to house dust mites, which were the most frequent trigger for their itching and skin problems. Other allergens that affected more than 15% of the dogs included wheat, various grasses, and certain weeds. Understanding these allergens can help veterinarians better manage atopic dermatitis (a chronic skin condition) in dogs.
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Abstract
ObjectiveTo determine the most relevant aero‐allergens involved in canine atopi dermatitis in southeastern Australia and provide information about these aero‐allergens to the general practitioner.ProcedureDogs presented to the Animal Skin & Allergy Clinic with history and clinical signs of atopic dermatitis were injected intradermally with 38 different allergens and negative and positive control. Intradermal skin tests in 1000 dogs were retrospectively evaluated.ResultsOne third of all patients reacted to the house dust miteDermatophagoides farinae.Allergens reacting in more than 15% of the patients were wheat (Triticum aestivum), sweet vernal (Anthoxanthum odoratum), English couch (Agropyron repens), yellow dock (Rumex crispus), Mexican tea (Chenopodium ambrosioides), plantain (Plantago lanceolata), melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia) and peppercorn (Schimusspp).ConclusionHouse dust mites are the most common allergens in canine atopic dermatitis in southeastern Australia andD farinaeis involved most frequently. However, a number of grass, weed and tree pollens also are involved regularly.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-0813.2000.tb11824.x