From where you are describing the location of the itching on lower half of body near tail, I suspect there may be some type
of flea bite allergy, so I would flea comb him closely and inspect closely for fleas and / or flea dirt.
Common Symptoms
of Flea Bite Allergy in Pets: * Fleas, * Flea dirt (small black droppings), * Intense Itching, * Excessive Scratching, * Hair Loss and / or Bald Spots, * Sores Cause by Scratching, * Smelly Skin, * Inflamed Skin.
It is, unfortunately, very similar to that of sarcoptic mange and overlaps greatly with the lesion distribution
of flea bite allergy.
The itching that characteristically signals the presence
of a flea bite allergy is caused by the eruption of small, pale, fluid - filled lumps on the skin, which form in response to the allergen's presence.
Not exact matches
Insect or
flea bites, inhalant, environmental, or food
allergies may lead to scratching and trauma to the skin, thus increasing the risk
of developing hot spots.
Cats that suffer from an
allergy to
flea saliva can lose huge swaths
of hair after only a few
bites.
Fleas: Extremely common,
flea allergy dermatitis is caused by the
flea's saliva, and it only takes a few
bites of this blood - sucking parasite to set the problem off.
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.
Some dogs actually have an intense
allergy to
fleas, while others will create more
of a problem from excessive
biting and scratching.
The
flea's
bite can cause itching and irritation for the host but for a dog or cat that is hypersensitive to the
bite of the
flea, this itching can be quite severe and leads to hair - loss, inflammation and secondary skin infections; a condition called
flea allergy dermatitis.
Next, the vet will check your Miniature Schnauzer's coat and skin looking for any skin bumps, hair loss,
flea bites, lumps, signs
of food
allergies, etc...
The best means
of treating
flea bite allergies is with avoidance
of fleas.
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It's also the most common dog
allergy, and is difficult to control, because even the
bites of one or two
fleas can cause an allergic dog to suffer immense irritation.
The
bites and presence
of fleas will cause the dog to itch and if the dog happens to be allergic to
fleas (the
allergy is technically to the insects» saliva) it can experience extreme itching, loss
of fur in some places, inflammation, and infections.
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.
Allergies are considered to be any
of the common responses to pollens,
flea bites and foods that result in itching.
Flea bites are one
of the most common causes
of pet
allergies.
Only one third
of pets have a
flea bite allergy, therefore, the majority
of pets will not feel the need to scratch when
bitten by a
flea.
In upstate New York, at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals, for example, the most common causes
of skin disease in cats seen by dermatology specialists are
allergies to airborne particles, food, or
flea and mosquito
bites.
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 causes
of allergies include
flea bite allergens, inhalant / contact
allergies, and food
allergies.
Common symptoms
of flea allergy dermatitis include
biting or scratching at the base
of the tail, intense itching, hair loss or thinning at the base
of the tail, scabs on the skin, and
flea dirt on the body or in the dog's bedding.
She had some previous hair loss that the vet suspected was due to a
flea bite allergy, but all
of her fur is now filled in.
Benadryl is primarily used to treat the symptoms
of atopic and
flea allergies, as well as
bites and stings.
Allergy Itch Relief Shampoo contains a mix
of Oatmeal Proteins, d'Limonene and Tea Tree Oil, formulated to calm itchy, red skin due to occasional
allergies from pollen,
flea bites and other seasonal irritants.
Allergies to the
bite of a
flea are very common in dogs and cats.
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
allergy is an immune response to the saliva (or components
of the saliva — including antigens, amino acids, aromatic compounds, polypeptides, and phosphorus) injected by
fleas when they
bite your cat or dog.
Broad categories
of potential allergens in pets include outdoor
allergies, indoor
allergies, food
allergies, and
flea bite allergies.
In fact, it's the third leading cause
of allergy symptoms in dogs, after
flea bite allergies and atopy.
There are a number
of possible causes, including insect
bites (particularly
fleas), mites,
allergies, poor grooming, ear infections, and anal gland disease.
Flea bite allergies are also extremely common in dogs and are usually fairly easily diagnosed based on physical evidence of flea bites and flea infestat
Flea bite allergies are also extremely common in dogs and are usually fairly easily diagnosed based on physical evidence
of flea bites and flea infestat
flea bites and
flea infestat
flea infestation.
Hot spots can be caused by a number
of things, including
flea bites, mites, poor grooming, and
allergies.
Fleas are the leading cause
of itchiness in dogs, but some dogs may experience severe reactions from
flea bites, due to
allergies.
Allergies due to dog atopy will need to be differentiated from other causes
of allergy such as
flea bite dermatitis and food
allergy.
Flea bites commonly create an allergic reaction in most dogs, so make sure
fleas aren't the root
of their
allergies.
Most likely some sort
of allergy; either
flea bite allergy, inhalant / contact
allergy and / or food
allergy.
Flea bite allergies and inhalant
allergies are the top to causes for allergic reactions in dog — food
allergies are in third place, accounting for about 10 %
of all
allergies in dogs.
Food
allergies are the third most common type
of allergy affecting dogs — they fall in line after
flea bite allergies and atopic
allergies.
Because it is the
flea saliva that dogs are allergic to, one
bite can be enough to cause dogs to itch non-stop, lose hair, and get welts all over their back (think
of a person with an
allergy to bees).
Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD) When
fleas bite, they inject a small amount
of saliva into the skin.
In all reality, 95 %
of the
allergies out there are related to something else.Probably the number one thing that relates to
allergies, are
flea bite or other parasites that could be on the skin
of the dog leading to itching and scratching and
However, if your cat is suffering the uncomfortable symptoms
of flea allergies and
bites, you can use natural
allergy solutions to give your kitty relief until you can get the situation under control.
The most common skin disease
of dogs and cats is what's called
flea allergy dermatitis, where they
bite and scratch and lose their hair.
If they continue to have
flea bites allergies, I add in the water bowl one pellet
of pullex once everyday for a week or two.
It is important to note that dogs with other forms
of allergies (such as inhaled
allergies, or «atopic dermatitis»), are highly sensitive to
flea bites and are therefore much more susceptible to FAD than dogs that don't have other allergic conditions.
Flea -
bite dermatitis is the most common canine
allergy; the allergen involved is the saliva
of fleas.
Reactions to
flea bites are one
of the most common
allergies dogs get.
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