Allergic Reaction

Allergic Reaction
Virtually any environmental or ingested substance can cause anaphylaxis in dogs.  Causes may include insect stings, drugs or food.  If the animal comes into contact with a severe allergen, their body typically reacts in a severe way to the exposure.  The reactions can be localized or throughout the entire body of the animal.

Prevention of Allergic Reactions
There are no known ways to prevent an initial reaction, but once the allergen is identified, it can be controlled by the pet’s owner.

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