Flea-allergic pets require treatment

From: Tribune-Review/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review | Date: February 5, 2008| Author: Dr. Chris Rainey | Copyright information

Flea allergy dermatitis, sometimes called FAD or flea-bite hypersensitivity is the most common dermatologic disease of dogs and cats in the United States. In the southern states it is the most common cause of non-routine visits to the veterinarian.

FAD occurs when a feeding flea injects saliva into the cat or dog. This saliva contains proteolytic enzymes, histamine-like substances, and other substances that are responsible for the production of hypersensitivity. The skin of the hyperse...

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