Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with severe allergic reaction after eating walnuts
By Rostaher, Ana et al.·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2017·Clinic for Small Animal Internal Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Probable walnut-induced anaphylactic reaction in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old female Vizsla suddenly developed severe symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, trouble breathing, and skin hives after eating walnuts, a food she had consumed for years. The vet diagnosed her with anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction, and confirmed walnut and hazelnut allergies through skin tests. This case highlights the importance of monitoring your dog's food intake and being aware that even familiar foods can cause severe allergic reactions. The dog’s future diet will need to be adjusted to avoid these allergens.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Anaphylaxis due to nuts is frequent in humans; to the best of the authors' knowledge, it has not been reported previously in dogs. CASE REPORT: A 5-year-old female, intact, Vizsla dog was presented with acute diarrhoea, vomiting, respiratory distress and erythematous wheals. The dog had eaten walnuts, which she had been fed in small amounts for years, hours before the onset of clinical signs. A diagnosis of generalized anaphylaxis was made. Skin testing and Western blotting revealed positive results with walnuts and hazelnuts. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: This case report illustrates the need for a thorough food history and for recognition that a dog may experience severe allergic reactions to unusual and regularly fed food items. It also shows that allergen specific tests may help to confirm the diagnosis and help in planning the dog's future dietary regime.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28261916/