canine atopy

Can Dogs Cause Atopy?

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Can Dogs Cause Atopy? Canine atopic dermatitis (allergic dermatitis, canine atopy) is an inherited predisposition to develop allergic symptoms following repeated exposure to some otherwise harmless substance, an “allergen”. Most dogs begin to show their allergic signs between 1 and 3 years of age. Can I be suddenly allergic to my dog? People who have