Flea Allergy Dermatitis: FAD also known
as flea bite hypersensitivity is an allergic reaction to flea saliva injected by the bites of fleas.
FAD also known
as flea bite hypersensitivity is an allergic reaction to flea saliva injected by the bites of fleas.
Flea allergy dermatitis, also known
as flea bite hypersensitivity, causes severe itching, and can arise from just two flea bites.
Some pets can also have an allergic reaction to flea saliva, which can cause a serious condition known
as flea bite hypersensitivity.
Not exact matches
There are several medical conditions which can also result in bald patches such
as the following: hyperthyroidism, allergies (food or inhalant allergies), bacterial pyoderma,
fleas or
flea bite hypersensitivity, mites, eosinophilic granuloma complex and feline ringworm.
The successive feeding activity of
fleas on cats frequently may elicit a
hypersensitivity skin disorder known
as flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) or
flea bite hypersensitivity.
Flea bite hypersensitivity is the most common dog allergy, with
as many
as 40 % of the dog population affected.
Products are available to address symptoms associate with
flea bite hypersensitivity such
as itch (Fleaderm).