The flea itself is not the culprit in
canine flea allergies.
They can cause a skin allergy called
canine flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) which as the name implies is an allergic reaction.
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Flea allergy is another common
allergy in
canines.
The types of
allergies seen most often in
canine patients are
flea allergy dermatitis (FAD; hypersensitivity to
flea saliva), food hypersensitivity, and atopic dermatitis.
Below are some of the common specialty areas that we have experience with: - Infectious diseases: Tick - borne disease (Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Bartonella), systemic and local bacterial infections, feline and
canine viral disease - Hematology: Immune - mediated hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukemia, bone marrow diseases - Oncology: Surgical and chemotherapy management, lymphoma, mast cell tumors, hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, mammary neoplasia, as well as benign and malignant skin masses such as adenomas and cysts - Urology: Kidney failure, bladder infections, stones / crystals, prostatic disease, pyelonephritis, FLUTD, protein - losing nephropathy, glomerulonephritis - Endocrine: Hormonal diseases such as hyper - and hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, cushings disease, addison's disease, endocrine skin disease - Gastroenterology: Chronic vomiting and / or diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), stomach ulcers / gastritis, colitis, pancreatic disorders, liver disease, protein - losing enteropathy - Respiratory disease: Feline asthma,
canine chronic bronchitis, upper respiratory viral disease, pleural effusion, laryngeal paralysis - Cardiology: Heart murmurs and arrhythmias, heart failure, heartworm disease, hypertension - Ophthalmology: Gaucoma, cataracts, uveitis, corneal disease, ocular surgery - Allergic disease: Allergic dermatitis, food
allergies,
flea allergy, and allergic gastrointestinal and respiratory disease
In overall diagnoses,
canine pyoderma is second only to
flea allergy dermatitis in frequency.
Common causes of
canine and feline alopecia include the following:
Fleas, Ticks,
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Allergies, such as,
flea, food, skin
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But more likely than not, when
fleas are not the problem, your pet has developed atopic skin disease aka
canine allergies.
Like other
canines,
allergies — whether food,
flea or environmental — often manifest themselves in hair loss and scratching.
«There are multiple causes of
canine allergy including parasites such as dog
flea allergy (one of the most common causes), environmental inhaled allergens (atopy), food
allergy and reactions to medications.
Flea - bite dermatitis is the most common
canine allergy; the allergen involved is the saliva of
fleas.
«Our shampoos and conditioners are ideal for
canines with
allergies or sensitive skin, [and we] are working on a variety of new organic Pura Naturals Pet products for 2018, including
Flea & Tick Shampoo, as this has been a customer request.
In March 2010, the EPA issued warnings about spot - on
flea products but all
flea and tick control products cause
allergies and chronic exposure weakens the
canine immune system.
Flea bite dermatitis is the most common
canine allergy; the dog reacts to the saliva of
fleas.
Allergies from
canine fleas are caused when the
flea bites your dog's skin.
In the 1970s, we routinely saw
canine distemper, feline panleukopenia,
flea allergy dermatitis (and anemia), pot - bellied puppies from roundworms, anemic dogs from hookworms, pets hit by cars, pyometra, and mammary cancer.
Flea dermatitis is among the most frequent
allergies in
canines.
It is important to remember that a high percentage of dogs with
canine atopy also have
flea allergy dermatitis.