Flea allergic pets oftentimes present with a mohawk of fur along their lower backside, or with severely salivary stained rump fur from their excessive grooming.
In
flea allergic pets just one flea bite can keep them itching for 2 weeks.
Flea allergic pets will not have many fleas.
Flea allergic pets can have reactions to a single bite, so often you will never see a flea when they get itchy because of this.
For all other products (Frontline Plus, Advantage, Advocate, Comfortis and Revolution) the fleas must either bite your pet to ingest the toxin or absorb the toxin from contact with your pet's skin, so you can see how
a flea allergic pet will often have a problem if there are large numbers of newly emerged fleas in the environment.
Not exact matches
It takes only one
flea bite for a
pet to have an
allergic reaction.
Flea bites cause an itchy rash that is worse if the
pet is
allergic to
fleas.
Some
pets are so
allergic to
fleas, that even just a bite or two will cause a severe reaction leading to itching, scratching, lesions, crusting, and hair loss.
Other
pets can be
allergic to
flea saliva, causing intense itching, redness of the skin and even skin infections.
Skin: The vet checks your
pet's pores and skin for signs of
allergic reactions,
fleas, mites, ticks, infection or lumps.
Unique to K9Advantix, in addition to killing all stages of the
flea life cycle, the company that makes it claims that the product repels the
fleas to begin with The adult
fleas typically do not have a chance to bite the animal with these topical products making them a good choices for
flea -
allergic pets.
By using one of the many excellent
flea preventatives for cats currently available, you can help your
pet avoid the pain, annoyance and frustration of itching and scratching that results from
allergic dermatitis caused by
flea bites.
When the
flea bites the
pet it leaves behind a small amount of saliva, and this triggers an
allergic reaction in the
pet.
A lot of
pets are also
allergic to
fleas — specifically
flea saliva.
Common skin problems in
pets include
allergic dermatitis, yeast infections, folliculitis, impetigo, seborrhea, ringworms, alopecia, mange,
flea bite allergy, lick granulomas, and hot spots.
If a
pet is
allergic to
fleas, all it takes is one
flea to make the dog incredibly itchy.
According to the
pet health resource website,
flea -
allergic animals are especially prone to the itching caused by
fleas.
Most
flea -
allergic pets lick, groom, and chew after being bitten by a
flea.
Fleas are more than a nuisance; they can transmit diseases, cause
allergic reactions, and make your
pet miserable.
In addition,
pets who have other allergies, such as
flea allergic dermatitis (which occurs for 20 - 30 % of soy allergy patients), are at risk for allergies of varying types.
It is interesting to realize that some
pets are
allergic to
flea spit which contains chemicals that stop the blood clotting while the
flea is feeding.
Individualized
Flea and Tick Control Programs
Fleas not only irritate your
pet, they also carry disease and can cause serious
allergic skin disease and infection.
While we still see allergies in
pets,
flea allergic dermatitis is much less common and
pets are much more comfortable, thanks to these new products.
For cases of infestations, or when
pets are
allergic to
flea bites and need immediate relief, newer products using fipronil (marketed as Frontline ® or TopspotTM) or imidacloprid (marketed as Advantage ®) are safer and effective.
Pets can be
allergic to insect bites (
fleas are not inherently itchy unless the
pet is
allergic to
flea bites), airborne proteins (such as molds, pollens, and dust mite parts) or foods.
Most
pets have
allergic reactions to
flea bites and will start scratching at their fur and skin like crazy.
Many
pets also suffer from severe
allergic reaction to the bites of
fleas and ticks.
Rabbits can also be
allergic to parasites, such as fur mites and
fleas, which will make an infestation of these pests even more irritating to your
pet.
If your
pet is burdened with
fleas or ticks, your
pet is at risk for Lyme disease, anemia,
allergic dermatitis and even tapeworms.
Some
pets can also have an
allergic reaction to
flea saliva, which can cause a serious condition known as
flea bite hypersensitivity.
Some
pets have heightened sensitive to the saliva of
fleas, which can cause an
allergic reaction known as
flea allergy dermatitis.
If your
pet is
allergic to the saliva of
fleas, just one bite may cause intense itching.
The fact of the matter is that parasites can cause
allergic reactions in
pets, especially those who have a confirm cases of
flea dermatitis — an allergy to
fleas, their saliva and bites.
But when a
pet is
allergic to
fleas or has other types of
allergic skin disease, the need to control
fleas is more critical.
Fleas not only irritate your
pet, they also carry disease and can cause serious
allergic skin disease and infection.
Even if you do not see
fleas on your
pet, it only takes one
flea bite to cause an
allergic reaction.
Many
pets are
allergic to
flea saliva, which can trigger allergies, itching, and scratching.
In addition to itching and discomfort, some
pets develop skin rashes and
allergic dermatitis from
fleas.
When the
flea bites your
pet, they leave saliva behind - and many
pets are
allergic to this saliva.
In order to help you to select the most appropriate products to achieve a
flea - free existence for an
allergic pet, we will start by telling you about the life cycle of the
flea.
Some of us are all too familiar with the spectacular skin inflammation in a
flea - bite
allergic pet but many people forget that
fleas drink blood and that lots of
fleas can drink lots of blood.
It is most useful as a preventative for
flea infestation and in the presence of a
flea problem in an
allergic pet, other insecticide treatment will be recommended at first.
A single
flea can cause uncontrollable scratching in an
allergic pet, usually in the rump region.
Use with caution in Boxers and Sighthounds (greyhounds, whippets, wolfhounds, etc.) are sensitive Use with caution in
pets with history of liver disease or blood abnormalities Those in shock, or animals with tetanus or suffering strychnine poisoning
Pets exposed to organophosphate insecticides, including
flea collars, within a month of using acepromazine
Pets currently using other depressants
Pets with high blood pressure or other circulation problems
Pets with seizure disorders Geriatrics or those in a weakened state Pregnant or nursing animals
Pets known to have had an
allergic reaction to acepromazine or other phenothiazines Directions:
However, some
pets or people may be
allergic to
flea saliva, which causes
flea allergy dermatitis (think super-itchy spots with hair - loss); young, sick or elderly
pets can become anemic from too much blood loss.
For the
flea allergic patient, 100 %
flea control is essential for the
pet to remain symptom - free.
Many
pets are
allergic to
flea bites causing a single bite to initiate an intense
allergic reaction, or
flea bite dermatitis (FAD).
With
pets that are
allergic, a single
flea bite can cause all over itching.
Your
pet can be
allergic to
fleas, and just one bite can result in a severely painful skin infection.
Flea allergic dermatitis can be very annoying to your
pet and may even lead to skin infections if untreated.