Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mite allergies in 150 dogs with itchy skin explained
By Bensignor, Emmanuel & Carlotti, Didier N·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2002·Veterinary Clinic, France·View original on PubMed →
PetCaseFinder translated the abstract of this peer-reviewed paper into plain English so pet owners can read it. We do not publish original research — every detail traces back to the citation above. How we work →
Original publication title: Sensitivity patterns to house dust mites and forage mites in atopic dogs: 150 cases.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 150 dogs with itchy skin (atopic dermatitis) was tested for reactions to different types of house dust and forage mites. Most of the dogs (80%) reacted positively to at least one type of mite, with the most common being Dermatophagoides farinae, which affected 90% of those tested. Other mites also caused reactions in many dogs, indicating that multiple sensitivities are common. Understanding which mites are causing allergies can help veterinarians provide better treatment options for affected dogs.
People also search for: dog itching treatment · atopic dermatitis in dogs · house dust mites allergy in dogs
Abstract
This study investigated intradermal test reactions to extracts of six species of mites in 150 dogs with atopic dermatitis. At least one positive reaction was seen in 120 animals (80%). Dermatophagoides farinae attracted the highest number of positive reactions (108 dogs, 90% of dogs and 72% of atopic dogs showing positive reactions). Positive reactions to other mites were not uncommon, with many dogs testing positive for Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (32% of dogs tested), Acarus siro (35%), Tyrophagus putrescentiae (30%), Glycyphagus domesticus (27%) and Lepidoglyphus destructor (23%). Sensitivity to D. farinae alone occurred commonly (57% of cases), but multiple sensitivities were seen frequently with the other mites. Cases of sensitivity to only one mite were also seen: D. pteronyssinus (five cases), T. putrescentiae (one case) and G. domesticus (one case). Further studies are needed to appreciate more clearly the precise role played by the different species of mite in canine atopic dermatitis.
Find similar cases for your pet
PetCaseFinder finds other peer-reviewed reports of pets with the same symptoms, plus a plain-English summary of what was tried across them.
Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11896969/