Dog allergy: understanding our 'best friend'?

TUBIOLO, V.C.; BEALL, G. N.

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2222.1997.300863.x

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“…Although homes without dogs have decreased antigen levels compared to homes with dogs (14), many other studies suggest that complete avoidance of dog antigen may not be possible (17). In this study most people had dogs; the level of antigen was also high in people without dogs.…”

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confidence: 48%

“…It has been suggested that the relatively low incidence of contact allergies in dogs compared to humans is due to protection of the skin by the coat (6,9,11,18). Yet, there are no scientific data to substantiate this claim (17). Contact hypersensitivity in dogs was confirmed to the synthetic textiles and cement and the following substances were also documented: thiuram mix, cobalt chloride, nickel sulphate, quinoline mix, colophony, black rubber mix, ethylenediamine, primin and wood tar (15,16).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Today, an increased number of pet animals are kept at homes in Turkey, therefore it is impossible for people to completely avoid exposure to dogs. Several studies have suggested the existence of a correlation between the presence of dog antigen in homes and the increased frequency of asthma (7,17). Therefore, in this study, we try to determine the possible allergic hypersensitivity of dog owners to their own dogs.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Sensitivity to pet animals is a frequent cause of allergic symptoms in atopic human patients and/or patients with asthma (17). Dog ownership is common worldwide.…”

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Aziz Arda SANCAK, Mehmet SAHAL, Sibel Yasa DURU, Duygu CAKIROGLU

Arda;SAHAL¹

2009

Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi

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Summary:Incidence of canine allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is difficult to determine, although it is regularly encountered in veterinary practice. Patch testing is a non-invasive method of determining contact allergens that may cause eczematous skin eruptions in dogs, although standardization of the procedure is yet to be completed. The aim of the present study was to determine the frequency of contact sensitizations in dogs with dermatitis, to interpret the results from standardized allergens, and to evaluate their clinical relevance. Sensitivity to pet animals is a frequent cause of allergic symptoms in atopic human patients and/or patients with asthma. Therefore, we also try to determine the possible allergic hypersensitivity of dog owners to their own dogs. European patch test standard serial was applied to 22 allergic dogs. Test results were positive in 9 (41%) dogs with allergic dermatitis. Nickel sulphate, potassium dichromate, bis-diethydithiocarbamato-zinc, p-t-butylph.-formaldehyde-resin, fragrance mix, benzocaine, ammoniated mercury, mercapto mix and Cetylstearylalcohol were the positive allergens determined. Specific IgE (dog epithelium and dandruff) floroenzymeimmunoassay was applied to blood samples of dog owners (n = 12), as well as to a control group of non-owners (n = 10). Although the dog owners were not demonstrating any signs of allergic symptoms, they all were positive for specific IgE. On the other hand, in the control group, only 4 people (40%) were positive with specific IgE. Our data suggest that complete avoidance of dog antigen may not be possible. Moreover, these findings support the potential involvement of contact allergens in dogs with atopic dermatitis.

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confidence: 99%

“…Sensitivity to pet animals is a frequent cause of allergic symptoms in atopic human patients and/or patients with asthma (17). Dog ownership is common worldwide.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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