flea allergy
Bite reaction condition
A flea allergy is a hypersensitive reaction to flea bites, most commonly seen in dogs and cats.
The animal's immune system overreacts to proteins in flea saliva, causing intense itching, hair loss, and skin inflammation from even a single bite.
Also called flea allergy dermatitis: The vet diagnosed the cat's bald patches as flea allergy.
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
- itchy skinEpidermis causing scratch reflex
- scratchingRaking with nails
- hot spotArea of intense activity
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
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