Flea Allergic Dermatitis

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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

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