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flea allergy dermatitis |
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flea allergy dermatitis [¦flē‚al·ər·jē ‚dər·mə′tīd·əs] (veterinary medicine) Inflammation of the skin of small pets (dogs, cats, and ferrets) that results from an allergic reaction to protein substances deposited on or under the surface of the skin at the time of flea feeding. Also known as flea-bite dermatitis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Preventing infestations is important because blood-sucking insects can transmit a range of illnesses that are dangerous to pets and their families, including flea allergy dermatitis, fleabite anemia, Fleabite allergies, which can result in the hypersensitivity skin disorder flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), are the most common, followed closely by allergies to airborne particles like pollen, and then food allergies. nbsp;skin disorder known as flea allergy dermatitis (FAD)(2). |
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