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Anaphylactic Shock in Dogs: An Overview

Anaphylactic shock, or anaphylaxis, is an immediate, exaggerated, generalized and extremely serious allergic reaction that, if not treated quickly, can cause rapid decompensation and ultimately death. While the symptoms and consequences of anaphylactic shock in dogs differ from those in other mammals, anaphylaxis in dogs is every bit as much of an emergency as it is in people.Anaphylactic reactions in people tend to affect the throat, trachea and bronchial airways, because the reaction normally starts

Causes of Anaphylactic Shock in Dogs

Anaphylaxis is an unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction (called “hypersensitivity”) to a foreign protein or some other foreign substance, such as a drug or toxin (these are called “allergens”). Anaphylactic shock refers to the serious and generalized state of shock brought about by this hypersensitivity and is the end result of a severe anaphylactic reaction. If not treated quickly, anaphylaxis can cause rapid and devastating consequences, up to and including death. There are innumerable causes

Symptoms of Anaphylactic Shock in Dogs

The term “anaphylactic shock” makes most people think of an allergic reaction that causes throat and bronchial constriction. However, in dogs, anaphylactic shock manifests somewhat differently than it does in humans. While the clinical signs of this severe allergic reaction may differ, anaphylactic shock in dogs is every bit as much of an emergency as it is in people.Anaphylactic reactions in people affect the throat, trachea and bronchial airways because the reaction normally occurs first

Treating Anaphylactic Shock in Dogs

Anaphylactic shock in dogs is a real medical emergency that must be treated immediately, as death can happen in less than one hour after exposure to the inciting antigen. This condition cannot be treated by owners at home – intensive veterinary attention and hospitalization are required. At the hospital, dogs in anaphylactic shock will undergo a number of emergency treatments in an attempt to reverse the reaction, treat the signs of shock and stabilize the

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