Not exact matches
Hot spots, sores, hair loss and dull, dry coats that can not be attributed to illness,
fleas or
allergies may be due to dietary deficiencies
involving omega - 3 and omega - 6 fatty acids, vitamin E, selenium and beta carotene.
Flea - bite dermatitis is the most common canine
allergy; the allergen
involved is the saliva of
fleas.
There are few conditions other than
flea bite
allergy that cause itching in this area, so if this area is
involved, make sure
flea control is achieved before further evaluating the skin.
«If we've ruled out
flea allergy, we can also do a food
allergy trial, which
involves feeding a cat a special prescription diet,» Dr. Simpson explains.
Reducing
flea allergy symptoms
involves eliminating
fleas from your home permanently.