https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/tags/genetic-predisposition/Recent content in Genetic Predisposition 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.