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==Description==
 
==Description==

Revision as of 14:10, 4 August 2010



Also known as: Flea Allergic Dermatitis

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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