https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/tags/atopy/Recent content in Atopy on Dermagic JournalHugoen-gbThu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/what-is-the-difference-between-atopy-and-allergy-in-dogs/Fri, 04 Apr 2014 13:27:24 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/what-is-the-difference-between-atopy-and-allergy-in-dogs/Atopy and allergy aren’t the same thing — and the distinction matters for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Here’s the difference, the breeds at risk, the pattern of symptoms, and what you can do. The short answer Atopy is the genetic predisposition to develop allergies. Allergy is the symptomatic reaction itself. A dog needs to be atopic to become allergic — but being atopic doesn’t guarantee they will be. The long answer is worth understanding, because it shapes what you can and can’t do about it.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/the-three-most-common-dog-allergies/Fri, 29 Nov 2013 15:59:47 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/the-three-most-common-dog-allergies/If you think your dog has an allergy, the only way to manage it is to find the root cause. The three most common dog allergies are food, fleas and environment — here’s how to recognise each, and what to do. Why the root cause matters If your dog is itching, breaking out, or losing hair, treating the visible symptom won’t get you very far on its own. The skin keeps reacting until the underlying trigger is identified and reduced.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/the-most-common-skin-conditions-in-dogs-and-cats/Thu, 19 Sep 2013 16:04:08 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/the-most-common-skin-conditions-in-dogs-and-cats/Cats and dogs share most of the same skin troubles — fleas, allergies, mange, yeast, ringworm. Here’s a plain guide to the six most common skin conditions, what causes them, and how each one is recognised. Why pet skin disease is so common Dogs and cats live close to the ground, share our homes, and have permeable skin under a coat of fur. They pick up parasites, react to airborne triggers, and develop secondary infections when their skin barrier is compromised.