Using "allergy tests" in cases of canine dermatitis

Aiden Foster

doi:10.1136/inp.l469

Using "allergy tests" in cases of canine dermatitis

Aiden Foster

Bristol Veterinary School

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Abstract

Veterinary clinicians and owners have access to a variety of commercial serological
tests that purport to measure immunoglobulin (Ig) E, and in some situations IgG,
antibodies to various allergens. However, there is considerable confusion about
how to use these tests and a great potential for misusing them and for wasting
clients’ money. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of how these tests
can be used to help the diagnosis and treatment of allergic skin conditions in dogs.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	115-120
Number of pages	6
Journal	In Practice
Volume	41
Issue number	3
Early online date	13 Feb 2019
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/inp.l469
Publication status	Published - 1 Apr 2019

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