What isFlea Bite Dermatitis?
Fleas are an extremely common parasite among cats and dogs. Some pets suffer very little from the bites fleas but a number of less fortunate cats and dogs develop an allergic reaction to flea saliva, leading to a severe skin reaction known as flea bite dermatitis. Fleas bite their host animal and suck the blood for nutrition, leaving saliva behind under the pet’s skin. Recent scientific studies have shown that flea saliva contains around 15 different allergens that can cause reactions in pets with sensitivity to fleas. Flea bite dermatitis affects cats, kittens, dogs and puppies of all ages, genders and breeds. In pets with this condition, the flea bites themselves generally become red, swollen and severely itchy. This leads to chronic inflammation and scratching of the skin as well as ongoing discomfort for your pet. How do I know whether my cat or dog has flea bite dermatitis? Cat, kittens, dogs or puppies with flea bite dermatitis generally show signs of chronic biting, scratching a
