J Vet Sci.  2014 Dec;15(4):545-550. 10.4142/jvs.2014.15.4.545.

Sensitization rates of causative allergens for dogs with atopic dermatitis: detection of canine allergen-specific IgE

• Kang MH
• Kim HJ
• Jang HJ
• Park HM

• KMID: 2070241
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4142/jvs.2014.15.4.545

Abstract

Allergen-specific IgE serology tests became commercially available in the 1980s. Since then these tests have been widely used to diagnose and treat allergic skin diseases. However, the relationship between a positive reaction and disease occurrence has been controversial. The purpose of this study was to evaluate allergens using a serologic allergy test in dogs with atopic dermatitis (AD). Dogs clinically diagnosed with AD (n=101) were tested using an allergen-specific IgE immunoassay. Among the total 92 environmental and food allergens, house dust and house dust mites were the most common. Several allergens including airborne pollens and molds produced positive reactions, and which was considered increasing allergens relating to the climate changes. The presence of antibodies against staphylococci and Malassezia in cases of canine AD was warranted in this study. Additionally, strong (chicken, turkey, brown rice, brewer's yeast, and soybean) and weakly (rabbit, vension, duck, and tuna) positive reactions to food allergens could be used for avoidance and limited-allergen trials.

Keyword

atopic dermatitis; dogs; IgE; serologic allergy test

MeSH Terms

Allergens/*blood
Animals
Dermatitis, Atopic/etiology/*veterinary
Dog Diseases/*etiology
Dogs
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay/veterinary
Female
Immunization/*veterinary
Immunoglobulin E/*blood
Male
Allergens
Immunoglobulin E

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