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Cats respond to most cutaneous insults in one of four reactions patterns (miliary dermatitis, eosinophilic granuloma complex, head and neck pruritus, symmetrical alopecia). This is also true in flea infestation and flea allergic dermatitis. Miliary dermatitis is by far the most common presentation in this case, and is typically seen on the caudal dorsum and around the head and neck. Symmetrical alopecia of the inguinal region and the eosinophilic granuloma complex may also be seen.
Cats respond to most cutaneous insults in one of four reactions patterns (miliary dermatitis, eosinophilic granuloma complex, head and neck pruritus, symmetrical alopecia). This is also true in flea infestation and flea allergic dermatitis. Miliary dermatitis is by far the most common presentation in this case, and is typically seen on the caudal dorsum and around the head and neck. Symmetrical alopecia of the inguinal region and the eosinophilic granuloma complex may also be seen.
Differential diagnoses for flea allergic dermatitis include other hypersensitivities, such as atopy or food allergy, and ectoparasites such as sarcoptic mange or cheyletiellosis. Primary keratinastion disorders should also be considered.
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