Sentences with phrase «secondary flea allergy dermatitis»

Many dogs are presented to their veterinarians every year not only because their owners see fleas, but because of the secondary flea allergy dermatitis and accompanying itching and hair loss that comes with a flea infestation.

Your veterinarian will provide proper treatments for not only the flea infestation, which is the primary underlying problem, but also for the secondary flea allergy dermatitis and skin infections.

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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.

If a secondary bacterial skin infection occurs from the flea allergy dermatitis, appropriate antibiotics must be used, generally for two to four weeks.

Common secondary problems often seen with fleas and other parasitic infections include skin infection and flea allergy dermatitis.

So, once you're seeing fleas, your pet is not only in discomfort from the biting, blood - sucking parasites, but he may also be suffering from flea allergy dermatitis and skin infection that often occurs secondary to flea bites.

Bacterial dermatitis or skin infection (pyoderma) is usually secondary to an underlying disease, such as parasites, an endocrine disease or allergies against fleas or food ingredients.

Fleas are the source of flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), a common veterinary skin condition in which secondary infections can also develop.

Getting prompt treatment for flea allergy dermatitis skin symptoms can help prevent secondary infection.

Your cat may need antibiotics and antifungal drugs to treat any secondary infections of the skin that have occurred as a result of flea allergy dermatitis.

Flea allergy dermatitis can lead to secondary medical problems including skin infections and hot spots.

Skin Rash on Inside of Legs - Flea Allergy Dermatitis with a Secondary Bacterial Pyoderma Elle, Age 11, pure bred Lab.