When we talk about flea bit allergies in dogs, we immediately thought about dermatitis allergic to flea bites. This occurs due to a hypersensitivity reaction of our dog’s skin to certain proteins from flea saliva.
Although fleas are not seasonal, it can be said that this disease is more recurrent in spring/summer, which makes sense, since the vast majority of allergies appear at this time.
- It is also known to be a disease that affects some races more than others.
- As is the case of the German shepherd and the doberman.
- But no race is exempt from it.
- In Animal Expert we will help you in its detection and we will be able to start the treatment as soon as possible to see your pet happy again.
Symptoms of flea allergic dermatitis are very uncomfortable for our pet. One or more may occur, but there are more characteristics, and it’s only a matter of time before the disease progresses and others appear.
In case you detect that your dog has fleas and suffers from this disease, we advise you to go to the veterinarian to make the differential diagnosis with other possible pathologies such as atopia.
The owner’s history, combined with the seasonal onset and distribution of the problem in the lumbar area that responds sporadically to flea treatment, is usually sufficient information for the veterinarian.
The presence of fleas in our pet is generally not a problem that owners like to admit and, in less advanced cases, it is often difficult to convince the owner that there is no need to look any further and that the problem is allergic flea dermatitis. For the owners, it is important that the veterinarian detects that fleas exist with a simple and effective method. It is collected in filter paper and moistened with oxygenated water or serum and can be isolated from flea colonies this summer with a reddish color or by effervescence depending on the product used.
There is also a reaction test but with a high number of false positives that will not be as useful to help with the diagnosis.
It is essential in these cases to attack the external parasite everywhere. It is necessary to make a check, not only on the animal, but also to disinfect all the pieces and utensils such as clothes, brushes, towels, bed, etc.
Environmental control
Environmental control is very important, otherwise the allergy will return every time the fleas reproduce in their habitat. There are natural and non-natural products. You should vacuum around your pet, wash your belongings or dispose of them and replace them with new ones.
Here are some tips that can help you with environmental control:
When checking for parasites in your dog, you should consult your veterinarian, as it will tell you what is the best thing you can do depending on the severity of the case.
It is important that if there are any signs of allergic flea bite dermatitis, consult your veterinarian to make treatment the least harmful to your four-legged friend, he will thank you.
This article is for informational purposes only, in Animal Expert.com.br we cannot prescribe veterinary treatments or make any kind of diagnosis. We suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case of any type of condition or discomfort.
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