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Diagnosis, Treatment
Diagnosis
When an allergy to dogs, cats, or other animals is suspected, the physician takes a medical history and performs diagnostic tests (e.g., scratch tests, blood tests). If possible, the patient or the animal is temporarily removed from the environment and the environment is thoroughly cleaned to determine if symptoms improve. Scratch tests involve applying suspected allergens and then scratching the skin to introduce the substances into the skin. These tests, which are usually perfo...Read the full article 
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