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What are the symptoms of a flea allergy in dogs?

Category: Veterinary Care

Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is one of the most common skin conditions in dogs, caused by an allergic reaction to flea saliva. When a flea bites a dog, it injects saliva into the skin, and some dogs develop a hypersensitivity to the proteins in this saliva. This allergic reaction can lead to intens...