Comparison of intradermal and percutaneous testing to histamine, saline and nine allergens in healthy adult cats

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

E-ISSN: 1365-3164|27|5|370-e92

ISSN: 0959-4493

Source: VETERINARY DERMATOLOGY, Vol.27, Iss.5, 2016-10, pp. : 370-e92

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Abstract

BackgroundIntradermal testing (IDT) in cats has potential limitations; this has led to an interest in novel testing methods. A pilot study demonstrated that healthy cats produced reliable percutaneous glycerinated (PG) histamine wheals, whereas percutaneously applied glycerosaline did not lead to wheal formation.
Hypothesis/ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to determine if percutaneously applied aqueous and glycerinated allergens would lead to irritant reactions in healthy cats.
MethodsPercutaneous testing (PCT) with both glycerinated and aqueous allergens and IDT were compared in twelve healthy cats. The lateral thorax was clipped and histamine, saline and nine allergens were tested in rows. Objective and subjective evaluations were performed at 15, 20 and 25 min, and 4 h. Results were evaluated as positive or negative at 15, 20, 25 min and 4 h.
ResultsSkin test reactions for intradermal (ID) histamine wheals were larger when compared to PG and percutaneous aqueous (PA) at the immediate reading points (P < 0.05) subjectively and objectively; however, PG was not significantly different from ID when compared as either positive (2–4) or negative (0–1). PG histamine and allergen reactions, when present, were larger than equivalent PA reactions. PG and PA allergens did not cause irritant reactions at tested concentrations. Bassia scoparia (kochia), when tested at 1000 PNU/mL with IDT, was suspected to be an irritant.
Conclusions and Clinical ImportancePercutaneously (PCT) applied allergens did not cause irritant reactions in healthy cats. PG histamine wheals, although smaller than ID histamine wheals, were easily recognizable and PCT was simple to perform.