Treat Flea Allergy Dermatitis - flea allergy dermatitis is flea bites cause skin irritation. It can affect dogs and cats - and people - but we will discuss in pets. first signs that animal condition often seen when he licks pet and scratching its body. Which further irritates the skin and causes more damage. Look closer and you can inflamed skin, wounds or uneven areas see fur was lost.
How to Treat Flea Allergy Dermatitis
Check if pet really has fleas. Other skin conditions can also cause scratching or sores, so pull comb through fur gently and look for fleas. If you don't see fleas themselves, look for flea dirt that looks like black or red/black dandruff. Place some on wet paper towel and if it turns reddish, chances are it's from pet's blood.
Bapet with flea shampoo and leave it on for amount of time recommended. Use cool water to avoid making itching worse.
Apply salve such as Calamine lotion or other anti-itch cream to affected area of skin to relieve itching and avoid pet aggravating problem by further damaging skin.
If reaction seems really severe and your pet has open sores, take animal to veterinarian who can prescribe antihistamines, antibiotics, or steroids.
Use effective, safe flea control product such as topical spot-on treatment monthly--some brand names are Avantage, Frontline, and Revolution--to kill existing fleas as well as to prevent further contact with fleas. Check flea shampoo and flea control product to see if you can apply this immediately after flea shampoo. You can use flea collar but they are less effective.
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