Flea allergy dermatitis is the most common allergy in dogs and is caused by flea bites, specifically
the saliva of the flea. It is a very itchy disease and predisposes to the development of secondary skin
infections.
Oddly enough, most animals with flea allergy have very few fleas – because they are so itchy, they
groom themselves excessively, eliminating any evidence of fleas. However, a couple of flea bites
every two weeks are sufficient to make a flea allergic dog itchy all the time. Any animal can become
allergic to fleas, although some dogs are more attractive to fleas than others.
Fleas are bloodsucking insects with a life span of 6 to 12 months. This life span is influenced by
environmental conditions and can vary from two to three weeks up to a year. Optimal conditions
include humidity of 75 to 85 percent and temperature of 65 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity is
more important than the temperature.
The primary method of prevention is to use an effective safe flea control product on your dog on a
regular basis beginning one month before the flea season starts and continuing up until one month
after the flea season ends. Use frequent vacuuming and carpet cleaning strategies to remove eggs
and larvae from the dog’s indoor environment. Use a professional cleaning or exterminating service
in difficult cases.
To treat the allergic skin reaction, HardyPet Complete contains a wide spectrum of amino acids which help to alleviate allergic reactions by reducing, and sometimes eliminating, histamine levels
which cause many of the symptoms normally associated with allergic reactions. The daily use of
HardyPet Complete will help all canine breeds fight flea allergy dermatitis before it strikes.
For severe allergic reactions, HardyPet Skin/Coat provides a boost of ingredients and nutrients
which have been proven to quickly attack the root causes of allergies for fast relief. This 10 Day
therapy is guaranteed to reverse the allergic reaction and get your dog feeling much better, fast. |
