Table 1 The number and proportion of elevated serum levels of allergen-specific IgE to each allergen in a database of test results from serologic allergen-specific IgE-testing in Norwegian dogs
Allergen | Number | Proportion (%) |
|---|---|---|
Outdoor allergens | ||
Sheep sorrel | 443 | 40.0 |
Redtop grass | 415 | 37.5 |
Cocksfoot | 413 | 37.3 |
Meadow fescue | 405 | 36.6 |
Beech | 401 | 36.2 |
Velvet grass | 388 | 35.0 |
Perennial rye grass | 385 | 34.8 |
Timothy grass | 368 | 33.2 |
Blue grass anual | 334 | 30.2 |
Ragweed | 288 | 26.0 |
English plantain | 278 | 25.1 |
Elm | 275 | 24.8 |
Lambs quarter | 261 | 23.6 |
Hazel | 244 | 22.0 |
Alder | 232 | 21.0 |
Oak | 226 | 20.4 |
Sycamore | 219 | 19.8 |
Mugwort | 219 | 19.8 |
Birch | 183 | 16.5 |
Nettle | 136 | 12.3 |
Indoor allergens | ||
Acarus siro | 930 | 84.0 |
Dermatophagoides farinae | 888 | 80.2 |
Tyrophagus putrescentiae | 885 | 79.9 |
Flea saliva | 29 | 2.6 |