Sentences with phrase «secondary allergic skin»

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- Dermatologic Conditions: Allergic dermatitis and secondary skin infections, ear infections, food allergies, skin parasites, skin masses

Instead, dogs and cats have itchy skin secondary to flea bites because they are allergic to a protein in flea saliva.

«We need to do a better job of protecting allergic animals» skin before it gets to the point of having secondary bacterial infections,» says Mitchell Song, DVM, Animal Dermatology Service, Phoenix, Arizona.

Dermatophytosis (infection with a dermatophyte fungal organism) is not usually pruritic, but skin infection with yeasts (Malassezia) can be a problem in some cats - this is often secondary to allergic skin disease, but the yeasts may also contribute to the pruritus.

A severely allergic dog may itch constantly, damage its skin and coat with constant scratching, biting and rubbing, and suffer from secondary problems like bacterial and yeast infections that take a foothold in its damaged skin.

She sees a lot of skin issues related to fleas as some dogs are allergic to them, leading to incessant scratching and secondary skin problems.

Secondary pyoderma is more common as a complicating factor in allergic disease, mange, low thyroid function, fungal skin disease, etc..

Soon, the skin becomes the victim of a secondary bacterial or fungal infection, which triggers more scratching and chewing leading to a vicious cycle that can compound the allergic reaction.

Other clinical signs of flea allergic dermatitis include hair loss, secondary skin infections and itchiness over the hips and backs of the thighs.