Signing a contract

The policeman handed Veronica a document that stated the information regarding her dog would remain confidential. Veronica was once again intrigued by the need to keep secrets.
She hesitated a little, but signed the contract anyway, eager to find out what was hidden.
Truth-telling

The officer returned to the office after the contract had been signed and processed. He sat opposite Veronica. He took a moment to pause before explaining what had happened. I’m sorry but your dog has had an allergic reaction to something in your home. Veronica frowned.
What could cause such a reaction to occur?