What are allergy shots? (Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT))

In years past, hyposensitization was allergy shots. Based on history and or test results, a mixture of allergenic extract was formulated and animals were treated by injecting small amounts just under the animal’s skin. Both the shot volume and the concentration of allergen in the shot are increased overtime, causing changes in the animal’s immune system and subsequent reduction in allergy symptoms. This form of treatment is referred to as subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT).