3 Immediate Steps to Take When Your Pet Has Flea Allergy
It’s amazing when you come home from a long stressful day at work and your pet greets you by showering lots of love. It’s meditative as it releases the entire day’s stress in minutes. But it can be heartbreaking to see your beloved pal in pain. One day you come home from work and you see that your companion is busy scratching and biting his/her body. One of the reasons for this can be Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD). Flea Allergy Dermatitis is an allergic reaction that some pets are prone to develop. It is a very common skin allergy in pets in the US nowadays. FAD cases swell in summer as fleas prefer a warmer environment. Not all pets are prone to this disease but don’t take it lightly as any pet can develop this allergy. Fleas release saliva while feeding on your pet to prevent coagulation of blood. And allergens present in the saliva are the cause of allergic skin reactions which causes itching and irritation. It is always recommended to keep an eye on your dog’s behavior during flea season. Hair loss starting from the middle of the back which then goes to the tail end and then rear legs along with itching can be clinical signs of flea allergy. Flea allergy itching is worse than a normal flea bite itching. And itching can lead to skin break which eventually can lead to some severe infections and other skin and blood-related diseases. It is better to take your pet to a vet as soon as you see them scratching their body in the first place. Read the full article
