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Is it possible to be allergic to a dog's fear pheromones, but not the dog?

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Dr. Brian Novick answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Unlikely: An allergy to any dog is due to your reaction to the protein in the skin/dander/saliva....The pheromone odor may bother you by a different mechanism...If it is your dog ask your doctor about a nasal steroid spray.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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