Results: 2018 General Health Survey
Toxicity and Immunology
Conditions listed in the Toxicity and Immunology category were reported in 9% (105) of 1,171 surveys completed across all breeds/varieties surveyed.
Considering the entire population surveyed:
Considering the entire population surveyed:
- Food allergies/sensitivities were the most commonly reported issues in this category, however the survey did not adequately explore the topic. While some owners did identify a source of their dog’s reaction, few identified both a suspected source and described symptoms, so it is impossible to link potential allergens to types of reaction in even so general a way as to distinguish between skin and digestive issues.
- Vaccination allergies were also reported. Although not all owners indicated the specific vaccination their dog displayed a reaction or sensitivity to, among those who did, the rabies vaccination was the most commonly cited and the most common reaction described was persistent lump lasting for an extended time (many months) sometimes with associated localized hair loss.
Conditions
The following conditions are referenced below in the analysis for this section. The explanation for each disease/condition provided in the survey is included for reference:
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Toy Manchester Terriers
Toxicity and Immunology conditions reported in Toy Manchester Terriers included 12 cases of Food Allergies (4%) and 11 cases of Vaccination Allergies (3.6%).
Sensitivities to specific medications included:
Additional medication sensitivities and reactions identified in the ‘other’ box, included:
Among dogs reporting a vaccination allergy, specific reactions described in the ‘other’ box included:
Looking more closely at the 12 reported cases of Food Allergies, specific allergies described in the ‘other’ box included:
Unfortunately, the survey did not explore the topic of allergies in sufficient detail. Among other shortcomings, the questions did not distinguish between sensitivities causing gastric versus skin responses or ‘sensitivities’ versus true allergies. Additional investigation of allergies and sensitivities (food and environmental) may be worthwhile.
Toxicity and Immunology conditions reported in Toy Manchester Terriers included 12 cases of Food Allergies (4%) and 11 cases of Vaccination Allergies (3.6%).
Sensitivities to specific medications included:
- Advantage: 2 (0.7%)
- Ivermectin: 1 (0.3%)
- Program: 1 (0.3%)
- Frontline: 1 (0.3%)
Additional medication sensitivities and reactions identified in the ‘other’ box, included:
- Surolan (ear drops) x 1
- Tramadol x 1
- Unspecified flea/tick or heartworm medication x 3
Among dogs reporting a vaccination allergy, specific reactions described in the ‘other’ box included:
- Kennel Cough vaccine x 1
- Leptospirosis vaccine x 1
- Rabies vaccine x 4
Looking more closely at the 12 reported cases of Food Allergies, specific allergies described in the ‘other’ box included:
- Cherries x 1
- Protein (not specific) x 2
- Wheat/Grain x 2
Unfortunately, the survey did not explore the topic of allergies in sufficient detail. Among other shortcomings, the questions did not distinguish between sensitivities causing gastric versus skin responses or ‘sensitivities’ versus true allergies. Additional investigation of allergies and sensitivities (food and environmental) may be worthwhile.
Standard Manchester Terriers
Toxicity and Immunology conditions reported in Standard Manchester Terriers included 8 cases of Food Allergies (4.3%) and 6 cases of Vaccination Allergies (3.2%).
Sensitivities to specific medications included:
Additional sensitivities and reactions identified in the ‘other’ box, included:
Among dogs reporting a vaccination allergy, specific reactions described in the ‘other’ box included:
Looking more closely at the 8 reported cases of Food Allergies, specific allergies described in the ‘other’ box included:
Unfortunately, the survey did not explore the topic of allergies in sufficient detail. Among other shortcomings, the questions did not distinguish between sensitivities causing gastric versus skin responses or ‘sensitivities’ versus true allergies. Additional investigation of allergies and sensitivities (food and environmental) may be worthwhile.
Toxicity and Immunology conditions reported in Standard Manchester Terriers included 8 cases of Food Allergies (4.3%) and 6 cases of Vaccination Allergies (3.2%).
Sensitivities to specific medications included:
- Frontline: 4 (2.2%)
- Advantage: 1 (0.5%)
- Program: 1 (0.5%)
Additional sensitivities and reactions identified in the ‘other’ box, included:
- Fentanyl x 1
- Rimadryl x 1
- Bee sting x 1
Among dogs reporting a vaccination allergy, specific reactions described in the ‘other’ box included:
- Rabies vaccine x 4
Looking more closely at the 8 reported cases of Food Allergies, specific allergies described in the ‘other’ box included:
- Wheat x 4
Unfortunately, the survey did not explore the topic of allergies in sufficient detail. Among other shortcomings, the questions did not distinguish between sensitivities causing gastric versus skin responses or ‘sensitivities’ versus true allergies. Additional investigation of allergies and sensitivities (food and environmental) may be worthwhile.
Manchester Terriers (UK/FCI)
Toxicity and Immunology conditions reported in Manchester Terriers included 18 cases of Food Allergies (4%) and 6 cases of Vaccination Allergies (1.3%).
Sensitivities to specific medications included:
Additional sensitivities and reactions identified in the ‘other’ box, included:
Among dogs reporting a vaccination allergy, specific reactions described in the ‘other’ box included:
Looking more closely at the 18 reported cases of Food Allergies, specific allergies described in the ‘other’ box included:
Unfortunately, the survey did not explore the topic of allergies in sufficient detail. Among other shortcomings, the questions did not distinguish between sensitivities causing gastric versus skin responses or ‘sensitivities’ versus true allergies. Additional investigation of allergies and sensitivities (food and environmental) may be worthwhile.
Associated Deaths
One Manchester Terrier (UK/FCI) death was attributed to a vaccination reaction. A female MT aged less than one year of age reportedly died of pulmonary effusion and seizures resulting from a reaction to Lepto 4 vaccine.
Toxicity and Immunology conditions reported in Manchester Terriers included 18 cases of Food Allergies (4%) and 6 cases of Vaccination Allergies (1.3%).
Sensitivities to specific medications included:
- Frontline: 3 (0.7%)
- Advantage: 3 (0.7%)
- Ivermectin: 1 (0.2%)
Additional sensitivities and reactions identified in the ‘other’ box, included:
- Serento x 1
- Drontal x 1
- Fipronil x 1
- Milbemax x 1
- Acardi x 1
Among dogs reporting a vaccination allergy, specific reactions described in the ‘other’ box included:
- Rabies vaccine x 2
- Leptospirosis vaccine x 1
Looking more closely at the 18 reported cases of Food Allergies, specific allergies described in the ‘other’ box included:
- Chicken x 3
- Protein (not specific) x 2
- Grain x 2
- Dairy x 1
Unfortunately, the survey did not explore the topic of allergies in sufficient detail. Among other shortcomings, the questions did not distinguish between sensitivities causing gastric versus skin responses or ‘sensitivities’ versus true allergies. Additional investigation of allergies and sensitivities (food and environmental) may be worthwhile.
Associated Deaths
One Manchester Terrier (UK/FCI) death was attributed to a vaccination reaction. A female MT aged less than one year of age reportedly died of pulmonary effusion and seizures resulting from a reaction to Lepto 4 vaccine.
English Toy Terriers
Toxicity and Immunology conditions reported in English Toy Terriers included 8 cases of Food Allergies (3.5%) and 6 cases of Vaccination Allergies (2.6%).
Sensitivities to specific medications included:
Additional sensitivities and reactions identified in the ‘other’ box, included:
Among dogs reporting a vaccination allergy, specific reactions described in the ‘other’ box included:
Looking more closely at the 8 reported cases of Food Allergies, specific allergies described in the ‘other’ box included:
Unfortunately, the survey did not explore the topic of allergies in sufficient detail. Among other shortcomings, the questions did not distinguish between sensitivities causing gastric versus skin responses or ‘sensitivities’ versus true allergies. Additional investigation of allergies and sensitivities (food and environmental) may be worthwhile.
Toxicity and Immunology conditions reported in English Toy Terriers included 8 cases of Food Allergies (3.5%) and 6 cases of Vaccination Allergies (2.6%).
Sensitivities to specific medications included:
- Frontline: 2 (0.9%)
- Advantage: 1 (0.45%)
- Ivermectin: 1 (0.45%)
- Program: 1 (0.45%)
Additional sensitivities and reactions identified in the ‘other’ box, included:
- Drontal x 1
Among dogs reporting a vaccination allergy, specific reactions described in the ‘other’ box included:
- Kennel cough vaccine x 1
Looking more closely at the 8 reported cases of Food Allergies, specific allergies described in the ‘other’ box included:
- Chicken x 1
- Protein (not specific) x 1
- Grain x 2
- Yeast x 1
Unfortunately, the survey did not explore the topic of allergies in sufficient detail. Among other shortcomings, the questions did not distinguish between sensitivities causing gastric versus skin responses or ‘sensitivities’ versus true allergies. Additional investigation of allergies and sensitivities (food and environmental) may be worthwhile.