Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Signs and allergy test results in dogs with atopic dermatitis
By Zur, Gila et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2002·Koret Veterinary Teaching Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine atopic dermatitis: a retrospective study of 266 cases examined at the University of California, Davis, 1992-1998. Part I. Clinical features and allergy testing results.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 266 dogs with atopic dermatitis (a skin allergy) were studied to understand their symptoms and reactions to allergens. Many of these dogs reacted positively to house dust mites, especially in the fall, and to moulds, which were linked to skin and ear infections. Dogs that reacted to cultivated plants often had ear infections and skin issues on their paws. The findings suggest that the timing of allergy tests can influence the results, with different allergens being more common in different seasons. Understanding these reactions can help veterinarians better manage skin allergies in dogs.
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Abstract
The medical records of 266 dogs diagnosed as having atopic dermatitis were reviewed. Statistical data were evaluated referable to breed predilections, clinical signs and positive reactions to allergens. Positive reactions were most common to house dust mites (more common with clinical signs in the fall) followed by moulds (more common with clinical signs in the fall and spring). Dogs with positive reactions to moulds, trees or cultivated plants were more likely to have skin and ear yeast infections. Dogs with positive reactions to cultivated plants were more likely to have otitis externa and pedal lesions. Positive reactions to house dust were more common in dogs with early onset of signs and in those tested early in the disease. Dogs had more positive reactions to weeds when allergy tests were performed in the summer and fall. Positive reactions to flea antigen were highly correlated with the clinical diagnosis of flea allergy dermatitis.
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