Canine Urticaria and Angioedema

Hill, Peter

doi:10.1002/9781118738818.ch30

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“…[1][2][3][4] A wheal is a transient elevation of the skin due to dermal oedema. 5 Angioedema is characterized by a sudden, pronounced erythematous swelling of the lower dermis and subcutis with frequent involvement of the lower extremities and head, with or without associated wheals.…”

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Triggers, risk factors and clinico‐pathological features of urticaria in dogs – a prospective observational study of 24 cases

Rostaher¹,

Hofer‐Inteeworn

Kümmerle‐Fraune

et al. 2017

Advances in Veterinary Dermatology

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Background -Urticaria and anaphylaxis are frequently encountered in veterinary practice, but little is known about the causes and relative frequencies of these reactions.Hypothesis/Objectives -This study was designed to improve current knowledge on the triggers, risk factors and clinico-pathological features of urticaria.Animals -Twenty four dogs with signs of urticaria with or without anaphylaxis.Methods -The study included dogs with cutaneous immediate-type hypersensitivity reactions. The cases were grouped by clinical severity into either an urticaria or an anaphylaxis group. All treatments and diagnostic tests (haematology, biochemical profile, allergy investigation) were recorded. A causality algorithm for urticaria and anaphylaxis (ALUA) was designed to determine the probability of the identified triggers and cofactors. Disease incidence, breed, age and gender predispositions were evaluated statistically.Results -Sixteen of 24 urticaria cases were associated with anaphylaxis whilst 8 of 24 were confined to the skin. The annual hospital incidence was 0.12%. Females seemed to be over-represented (2.4:1) and most of the dog breeds were pure breed (22 of 24), with Rhodesian ridgeback, boxer, beagle, Jack Russell terrier, French bulldog and Vizslas over-represented. In addition to skin lesions, the most frequently and severely affected organ systems were the gastrointestinal and cardiovascular systems. The predominant blood abnormalities were elevated lipase and alanine aminotransferase values. Insects, food and drugs were the most commonly identified triggers.Conclusions -To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study describing the trigger factors and clinicopathological features of dogs with urticaria in veterinary medicine. Insects, food and drugs were the most frequently detected triggers.

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Triggers, risk factors and clinico‐pathological features of urticaria in dogs – a prospective observational study of 24 cases

Rostaher¹,

Hofer‐Inteeworn

Kümmerle‐Fraune

et al. 2017

Advances in Veterinary Dermatology

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“…Urticaria is a disease characterized by the sudden development of wheals (hives), angioedema or both . A wheal is a transient elevation of the skin due to dermal oedema .…”

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“…The diagnosis of urticaria usually is straightforward in dogs and humans due to its distinct clinico‐historical pattern and scarcity of differential diagnoses . In humans, urticaria is currently classified as acute (<6 weeks duration) and chronic (>6 weeks duration).…”

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“…mastocytosis, asthma) . In dogs, the triggers of urticaria and/or anaphylaxis that are supported by original studies or case reports are vaccines, anaesthetics, food, venoms, drugs, glucocorticoids, transfusions, plants and radiocontrast media . Some rare causes such as heat, exercise, sunlight, dermatographism, estrous, intestinal parasites, allergen‐specific immunotherapy and intradermal testing are only anecdotally reported in veterinary textbooks .…”

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“…Some rare causes such as heat, exercise, sunlight, dermatographism, estrous, intestinal parasites, allergen‐specific immunotherapy and intradermal testing are only anecdotally reported in veterinary textbooks . Little is known about risk or cofactors in veterinary medicine …”

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Triggers, risk factors and clinico‐pathological features of urticaria in dogs – a prospective observational study of 24 cases

Rostaher

Hofer‐Inteeworn

Kümmerle‐Fraune

et al. 2016

Veterinary Dermatology

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Background-Urticaria and anaphylaxis are frequently encountered in veterinary practice, but little is known about the causes and relative frequencies of these reactions. Hypothesis/Objectives-This study was designed to improve current knowledge on the triggers, risk factors and clinico-pathological features of urticaria. Animals-Twenty four dogs with signs of urticaria with or without anaphylaxis. Methods-The study included dogs with cutaneous immediate-type hypersensitivity reactions. The cases were grouped by clinical severity into either an urticaria or an anaphylaxis group. All treatments and diagnostic tests (haematology, biochemical profile, allergy investigation) were recorded. A causality algorithm for urticaria and anaphylaxis (ALUA) was designed to determine the probability of the identified triggers and cofactors. Disease incidence, breed, age and gender predispositions were evaluated statistically. Results-Sixteen of 24 urticaria cases were associated with anaphylaxis whilst 8 of 24 were confined to the skin. The annual hospital incidence was 0.12%. Females seemed to be over-represented (2.4:1) and most of the dog breeds were pure breed (22 of 24), with Rhodesian ridgeback, boxer, beagle, Jack Russell terrier, French bulldog and Vizslas over-represented. In addition to skin lesions, the most frequently and severely affected organ systems were the gastrointestinal and cardiovascular systems. The predominant blood abnormalities were elevated lipase and alanine aminotransferase values. Insects, food and drugs were the most commonly identified triggers. Conclusions-To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study describing the trigger factors and clinico-pathological features of dogs with urticaria in veterinary medicine. Insects, food and drugs were the most frequently detected triggers.

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