Difference between revisions of "Flea Allergic Dermatitis"
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Revision as of 14:12, 4 August 2010
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Also known as: | Flea Allergy Dermatitis, FAD |
Description
- Occurs in cats and dogs mainly
- Irritation caused by enzymes, anticoagulants and histamine-like substances
- Hypersensitivity to flea saliva may develop
- Young or small animals may suffer from aneamia
- Lesions normally in dorsolumbosacral region, caudomedial thighs, ventral abdomen, flank, neck (cats)
- Grossly:
- Red papules and secondary excoriations