How Skin Allergy Testing In Dogs Is Performed

There are several types of allergy testing that is performed in dogs and one of these is skin allergy testing. The procedure is more invasive compared to blood allergy testing. The dog needs to be sedated because there is a need to keep the patient still during the test. Once the dog is sedated, it is placed on its side and a small area on its side is shaved. Next several test allergens are injected in tiny amounts via individual small needles. The allergens are injected in a specific pattern and order just under the skin of the patient so the allergen can be identified if there is a small raised reaction on the dog’s skin. The skin is usually examined after a few hours to determine if there is a reaction and which allergens elicited a response. Based on the results, your vet Scottsdale, AZ can prescribe an appropriate treatment protocol. 

Choosing an enclosure for a reptile

You have been thinking about what life with a reptile would be like and you want to get the full picture before deciding on a new pet. How can you choose a reptile enclosure?

Your pet’s enclosure should offer him a way to meet his needs, stay safe, and offer him an area of your home that he can call his own. This space should reflect who he is and what he needs to do for daily activities. This means looking into each reptile’s differences and making sure they are accounted for in an enclosure. Make sure it will be a comfortable space for a potential pet and will meet their needs for specific temperature, lighting, and humidity control. It should also be large enough for you to place all the items your pet needs within it while still offering him some free space to move about. For additional information, please contact your local Scottsdale, AZ veterinarian.