We're at the height of allergy season here in the Midwest after enduring an extremely high tree pollen and grass pollen season. Needless to say, people with atopy have been suffering along with our pets. Even if you're not allergic, the high pollen counts tend to act as an irritant, bothering both mucous membranes and the respiratory system. The conventional means of controlling the clinical signs of canine atopy have been discussed in the past (see dvm360.com/dermatology). Here I want to offer somesmall pearls based on new evidence of the pathogenesis of atopy that may make your patients more comfortable.
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