Atopy Or Inhalant Allergy In Pets?

 

Inhalant allergies pet dogs is a term that means atopy.  Inhaled allergens are mainly dust mites, mildew, molds, ragweed (weed pollen), grass pollen, and tree pollen (oak, cedar, ash, etc.).  Some of them are seasonal, like grass, ragweed, and cedar pollen.  But there are some that occur throughout the entire year, such as dust mites, molds, and mildew.  When a human inhales allergens like these, the resulting reaction primarily affects the upper respiratory system (exhibited as hay fever, sneezing, runny nose, etc.) and also runny eyes.  Even though allergic reactions include allergic bronchitis or rhinitis, with a lot of dogs, manifestations of inhalant energy include pruritus or itchy skin.  Because of these clinical indicators, the condition could also be called inhalant allergic dermatitis.  Your dog might start rubbing his face, scratching his underarms, and licking his feet. 

A lot of dogs that are affected by inhalant allergies will start to show indicators when they reach 1 - 3 years old.  Afflicted dogs would often have a reaction to various allergens and would frequently experience concurrent food or flea allergies.  Should the allergen be identifiable using intradermal tests (skin testing) or perhaps blood tests, your dog has to be shielded from being exposed to these identified allergens in the best way possible.  Since a lot of the allergens are mainly environmental, it could be challenging and recurring incidents are possible.  Atopy symptoms could be managed, but permanent cures are usually not possible.

Frequent allergy flare-ups must be brought to the attention of your veterinarian Carmel Valley.