Hypersensitivity dermatitis — allergic skin reactions — is one of the most common chronic skin conditions in Indian dogs. Dust mites, pollen, certain foods, and insect bites all trigger reactions. PawCheck screens for severity in seconds.
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Hypersensitivity dermatitis occurs when a dog's immune system overreacts to a trigger — environmental allergens like dust mites and pollen, or food proteins. In India, year-round dust exposure and high allergen loads in urban environments make this one of the most frequently seen skin conditions.
Intense scratching, licking, or chewing — especially at paws, belly, armpits, and face. Red inflamed skin, hot spots from self-trauma, and patchy hair loss. Recurrent ear infections are also a common associated finding.
Urban Indian dogs face high exposure to dust mites (year-round), traffic pollution particulates, seasonal pollen from common trees, and certain protein sources in commercial pet food. Labradors are particularly prone to food-triggered hypersensitivity in India.
Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Cocker Spaniel, and Indie dogs. Allergic skin conditions are genetic in predisposition — if a parent had them, the offspring is at higher risk.
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PawCheck's AI skin scanner covers 3 dog skin conditions.
PawCheck screens for skin allergies and 3 other dog skin conditions in under 10 seconds.
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