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US brand names:Hyposensitization Injections
Gradual exposure to increasing concentrations of identified allergens shifts immune response from Th2 to Th1/Treg, reducing allergic hypersensitivity.
Risk of anaphylaxis with injections (rare). Takes 6-12 months for full effect. ~60-80% response rate in dogs. Custom formulations based on allergy testing.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | SC | Frequency detail: Induction: increasing doses q1-2wk; Maintenance: q2-4wk | See protocol (induction/maintenance) | Strong | Griffin CE: Allergen specific immunotherapy for canine atopic dermatitis: making it work. Vet Med 590-605, 2006. — Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.395 (2026-08-01). |
| Cat (Domestic) | SC | Frequency detail: Induction: increasing doses q1-2wk; Maintenance: q2-4wk | See protocol (induction/maintenance) | Moderate | Trimmer AM, Griffin CE, Rosenkrantz WS: Feline immunotherapy. Clin Tech Small Anim Pract 21(3):157-161 2006 Aug. PMID: 16933483 — Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.403 (2026-08-01). |
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