Why would someone suddenly get a dog allergy after years with a pet?

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Hi! Ive been trying to bring my dog into canada, but my father says my stepmother is allergic, which confuses me because i have pictures of her and me and me holding a dog near her and nothing happens, can you get a dog allergy after a while of handling one? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 15 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Different people can experience different degrees of allergic reactions when exposed to dogs. Some people are just sensitive to physically touching a dog's dander or saliva, whereas others react to breathing in the allergens in the dander. Some people also experience a delay in their reactions and can develop congestion, skin lesions, among other issues after the exposure to a dog rather than while in contact. If your stepmother wants to be around Teddy, she could consider talking about medication or immunosensitization injections with her physician.

Why would someone suddenly get a dog allergy after years with a pet?

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