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  2. Dog skin disorders - Wikipedia

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    Dog with atopic dermatitis, with signs around the eye created by rubbing. Atopy is a hereditary [3] and chronic (lifelong) allergic skin disease. Signs usually begin between 6 months and 3 years of age, with some breeds of dog, such as the golden retriever, showing signs at an earlier age.

  3. Allergies in dogs - Wikipedia

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    Dogs are susceptible to allergies much like their human companions. Most allergies occur in dogs over 6 months old. A dog that is repeatedly exposed to a particular allergen becomes sensitized to it, and the immune system overreacts to a subsequent exposure, most commonly manifesting in the form of skin irritation. [1]

  4. Dr. Cynthia Maro: Entering worst months for pet allergies - AOL

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    Atopic dermatitis in dogs and cats is a condition that is characterized by itchy inflammation of the skin caused by an allergic response to multiple allergens. Veterinarians previously believed ...

  5. File:Canine Atopy.jpg - Wikipedia

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  6. These Pictures Will Help You Figure Out What That Weird Rash ...

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    26 Pictures Of Skin Rashes Atopic Dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is a dry, red, weepy, crusty rash that appears patchy and oval shaped, says Dr. Parikh. The rash is extremely itchy and can turn ...

  7. List of dog diseases - Wikipedia

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    Atopy* is an allergy to a substance with which the dog is not necessarily in direct contact. It is a type I hypersensitivity to a substance that is inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Up to 10 percent of dogs are affected. [79] It is common in dogs, especially seen in breeds such as Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and Shih Tzus. The ...

  8. Dog health - Wikipedia

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    Canine atopy. Skin diseases are very common in dogs. Atopy, a chronic allergic condition, is thought to affect up to 10 percent of dogs. [18] Other skin diseases related to allergies include hot spots and pyoderma, both characterized by secondary bacterial infections, food allergy, ear infections, and flea allergy dermatitis.

  9. Atopy - Wikipedia

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    Atopy may have a hereditary component, although contact with the allergen or irritant must occur before the hypersensitivity reaction can develop (characteristically after re-exposure). [3] Maternal psychological trauma in utero may also be a strong indicator for development of atopy. [4] The term atopy was coined by Arthur F. Coca and Robert ...