{"id":1101,"date":"2017-07-26T11:07:48","date_gmt":"2017-07-26T05:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/blog\/?p=1101"},"modified":"2017-08-09T17:15:16","modified_gmt":"2017-08-09T11:45:16","slug":"is-your-canine-suffering-from-flea-allergy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/is-your-canine-suffering-from-flea-allergy\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Canine Suffering From Flea Allergy??"},"content":{"rendered":"

Flea allergy is the most common skin disease in pets. It generally starts at a very young age in dogs. Hair loss along the neck, spine and thighs are some of the common symptoms seen in the dogs, the skin is hot to touch.<\/p>\n

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The first thing you notice is hair loss along your dog\u2019s neck, spine and thighs. Fleas usually avoid an animal\u2019s feet and head.<\/p>\n

So if those areas are bothering your furry friend, it\u2019s probably due to something else,the skin is flecked with scabs and hot to the touch.<\/p>\n

Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) arises when a dog\u2019s immune system overreacts to flea saliva. The itching doesn\u2019t depend on the severity of the flea bites, just few number of flea\u2019s bite can produce intense itching.<\/p>\n

It is the saliva from the flea that is actually believed to be the cause of the allergy or sensitivity.<\/p>\n

People go for home remedies, but be aware that \u201cnatural\u201d does not mean \u201cnon-toxic,\u201d nor does it mean effective. Boric acid usually used by people around carpets and baseboards.<\/p>\n

These pesticides may kill some of the larvae to reduce the overall flea population, but it won\u2019t be enough to gain full control of an infestation.<\/p>\n

Some of the flea control suggestions are as follows:<\/p>\n