Tag Archives: allergy shots

Jul201026

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Atopy Or Atopic Dermatitis In Dogs

Atopy, Atopic Dermatitis, or Allergic Inhalant Dermatitis is a condition affecting 10% of dogs. Atopy is very much like hayfever in people. Both species inhale pollen, dust, molds, house dust mites or other allergens, then have an allergic reaction. The difference is what dermatologists call the “shock organ,” or reactive part of the body. In [...]

Jan201019

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Sam The Westie Update

I am pleased to report that our little Westie patient, Sam, (original story) (first update) (second update) has made dramatic improvement. We did all we could here at our hospital, but finally had to call in an expert, board-certified veterinary dermatologist Dr. Steven LeMarie’ to perform skin testing for Sam and begin hyposensitization, or “allergy [...]