Sentences with phrase «as flea bites»

While all cats are bothered by fleas, some cats are actually allergic to the saliva of fleas, referred to as flea bites.

Next, the dog chews or licks his or her skin as a flea bites; the flea is then swallowed.

When the dog chews or licks it's skin as a flea bites, the flea may be swallowed.

Something as simple as a flea bite on the tail, or arthritic tail joint could spur interest in the tail that escalates to attack.

Some pets can also have an allergic reaction to flea saliva, which can cause a serious condition known as flea bite hypersensitivity.

Flea allergy dermatitis, also known as flea bite hypersensitivity, causes severe itching, and can arise from just two flea bites.

Allergies due to dog atopy will need to be differentiated from other causes of allergy such as flea bite dermatitis and food allergy.

FAD also known as flea bite hypersensitivity is an allergic reaction to flea saliva injected by the bites of fleas.

Flea Allergy Dermatitis: FAD also known as flea bite hypersensitivity is an allergic reaction to flea saliva injected by the bites of fleas.

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As such, this is the time of year when so many of the flea markets and antique shops have their annual sales, clearing out a bit of the old before freshening up for the season to come.

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Find out what to do and when to be concerned if your baby is bitten or stung by an insect such as a flea or mosquito.

Incumbent town councilman John Hughes, who also happens to play bass in the kiddie rock band Dog on Fleas, jokingly called himself «a bit of a Charlie wannabe» as he seconded Kniceley's nomination.

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In what amounts to another stage in the training process, the pair shoot guns with John's buddy, Ray (played by Tim Blake Nelson as a flea - bitten nobody).

Sometimes the size of a pinhead, flea bites have been known to cause such serious afflictions in humans as dermatitis, anemia, Rickettsioses, secondary infection at the wound site and — at their most severe — plague.

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.

While dog fleas are not as common as cat fleas, both their bites can cause irritation, serious discomfort and loss of blood.

As well as causing an itchy bite, some animals can develop terrible allergies to fleaAs well as causing an itchy bite, some animals can develop terrible allergies to fleaas causing an itchy bite, some animals can develop terrible allergies to fleas.

Biting fleas are annoying, as are the constant scratching and the jingling of the pet's vaccination tag.

Perineal itching is caused by food allergies, biting fleas, ringworm, yeast, intestinal parasites such as tapeworms, and allergy - inducing perfumes, soaps, or sprays.

«As temperatures rise, fleas and ticks come out to bite, and dogs and cats run the risk of catching flea or tick - borne illnesses,» says Georgette Wilson, DVM, Hartz Mountain Corporation.

Even in the case of a flea allergy, if just one flea bites your dog, he may react as though he has 100 fleas biting him and itch madly all over his body.

As if the bites themselves weren't bad enough dogs who are allergic to flea bites can scratch for several weeks after one flea bite.

Flea bites are easy to identify, as they usually appear as small, hard, red, slightly raised, itching spots with no swelling.

Contrary to popular belief, most cats have rather limited itching as a result of flea bites.

As few as one or two flea bites can cause pruritis, so symptoms will often persist even after flea control is useAs few as one or two flea bites can cause pruritis, so symptoms will often persist even after flea control is useas one or two flea bites can cause pruritis, so symptoms will often persist even after flea control is used.

Fleas can also transmit several diseases and parasites, such as tapeworm and will bite humans.

Cost-wise, this is a very inexpensive treatment that will help prevent ants, which also bite pets, as well as fleas.

Heightened sensitivity to flea bites, dry skin, bacteria, and clogged pores have all been identified as precipitating factors.

Some dogs are highly allergic to the saliva of fleas and when so much as one of these parasites bites them, their skin will begin to itch intensely.

Fleas not only cause discomfort by biting your dachshund, which makes them itch, but it can also lead to other health problems such as skin allergies, Lyme disease and spread of tapeworms.

It is important to choose a product that kills fleas before they have a chance to bite as it is the saliva that causes the allergic reaction and an itchy dog.

The oatmeal shampoo is another type of homemade dog shampoo which could be ideal for the relief from mosquito bites, dry and scaly skin, removal of fleas as well as for cleansing and for deodorizing.

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.

Remember, flea bites cause the same symptoms as dog food allergies, so tackle this aspect too.

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.

The most common allergies seen in cats are flea bite allergies (also known as flea allergy dermatitis) and atopy, or inhalant allergies.

As adult biting fleas must feed on blood, too many fleas on a young puppy or kitten can result in significant blood loss requiring immediate veterinary treatment.

The product also provides protection from other external parasites commonly found on dogs coming out of hurricane zones such as fleas, ticks, biting flies, lice and mites.

Although fleas can not thrive on humans, their bites cause and inflammatory reaction such as itching.

Benadryl is primarily used to treat the symptoms of atopic and flea allergies, as well as bites and stings.

Biting insects such as fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes that carry heartworm disease can persist through very cold weather.

Cat fleas do bite humans but since there is nowhere on us to hide (the feline flea is hugely photophobic — it runs from light as fast as it can!)

Many dogs can have reactions to parasite bites such as fleas, ticks and / or mites.

One flea can turn into thousands of bugs that bite your dog and can make you both miserable in as little as three weeks.

Fleas thrive when living on a host, such as your dog or even you, and they bite their hosts and drink the blood, which allows for the transmission of various flea - borne diseases.

If you havn't done so already, give your puppy a warm bath with a little bit of gentle soap, as it kills fleas instantly.

Many of us get a bit overwhelmed when these annoying little bugs pop up, but as long as your puppy, dog, or kitten is older than seven weeks (and not sick and doesn't have stitches so can be safely bathed), certain strategies can help you safely get rid of fleas.