Sentences with phrase «bite allergic pet»

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.

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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.

Incessant scratching and biting are also indicative of an infestation, but not always telling, as some pets don't seem bothered by the bites of these hitchhikers, while others suffer severe allergic reactions.

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.

Common skin problems in pets include allergic dermatitis, yeast infections, folliculitis, impetigo, seborrhea, ringworms, alopecia, mange, flea bite allergy, lick granulomas, and hot spots.

Most flea - allergic pets lick, groom, and chew after being bitten by a flea.

I agree that it sounds like your pet is having an allergic reaction, possibly to an insect bite or sting; however it is also possible that your dog sniffed up a foreign body (such as a seed, blade of grass,... Continue reading →

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.

A common tick - borne disease is lyme disease, and in some cases your pet may be allergic to a tick bite.

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.

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.

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

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.

The fleabite will cause the typical allergic reaction that leads the pet to chew or scratch at the area where the bite was.

Even if you do not see fleas on your pet, it only takes one flea bite to cause an allergic reaction.

In some cases, your pet may be allergic to a tick bite itself.

When the flea bites your pet, they leave saliva behind - and many pets are allergic to this saliva.

Typically pet insurance covers such illnesses and injuries as first - time illnesses, foreign body ingestion or poison ingestion, auto accident, bone fractures, lacerations, burns, allergic reactions to insect bites or stings, and even recovery costs in the event your pet gets lost.

Since bee stings and other bug bites can quickly lead to anaphylactic shock (a severe allergic reaction beyond just facial swelling), we recommend that you call us immediately so we can get your pet in for the veterinarian to do a physical exam on him.

If your pet is scratching, harming their skin, biting areas, or losing hair, they may be suffering from an allergic reaction.

There's no reason why we shouldn't presume that pets are irritated by mosquito bites and suffer allergic reactions to it.

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.

Piriton tablets are especially useful if your pet suffers from an allergic reaction to an insect bite.

However, for flea - allergic pets, even a single bite is enough to ignite a reaction that can last for several days.

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.

In flea allergic pets just one flea bite can keep them itching for 2 weeks.

If pets are allergic to flea bites, they will excessively groom.

Killing adult fleas protects pets from bites, infections and allergic responses.

Skin problems are often an allergic reaction to something in your pet's environment, a reaction to a bite from a flea or other insect, or a reaction to something in the pet's diet.

All it takes is a few bites for pets to become miserable from dealing with itching and other symptoms of an allergic reaction to flea bites.

In order for lufenuron to work, fleas must bite the pet, which is potentially a problem for pets who are allergic to fleas.

In this article, we have covered seasonal allergies from pollen, but pets can also be allergic to food or even flea bites!