Dog Allergies

What causes dog flea allergies?
You may have two animals in the same environment and only one will be scratching and chewing an area. The main cause of dog flea allergies is the saliva of fleas which irritates the dog’s skin. Some dogs are more sensitive to this irritant than others.

Fleas suck the blood out of the host to feed just like mosquitoes do. Long after fleas feed, they continue to bite the host animal. Sensitivity to the saliva is built up over time and the animal develops dog flea allergies and will be in distress until something is done.

Fleas continue eating to produce droppings for their hatchlings for the flea’s life cycle to continue. These droppings contain dried blood which is a high protein source for the immature fleas. It is through this life cycle that the fleas irritate the skin causing the itching. Some dogs are almost immune to fleas; while others have sensitivity to the saliva of the fleas, and their constant biting. Thus an animal develops dog flea allergies that can cause discomfort to the host animal.

Fleas become more plentiful in the warmer months. Fleas usually attack the warm moist areas of the dog, usually around the tail. There is no prefer breed for dog flea allergies, but thick coats, warm weather and the environment are all contributing factors for a flea infestation.

Dog flea allergies can develop at any age. Sometime between 14-21 days, and new batch of fleas can hatch starting the problem all over again. With dogs outside in warm and humid areas, dog flea allergies may increase. Dog flea allergies can be hard to irradicate, but not impossible.

Even indoors, fleas can multiply and the dog flea allergies may seem an insurmountable problem, especially, for the dog or cat.

The constant biting and saliva from the fleas can cause skin irritation, causing the dog to constantly scratch, lick, bite and have red patches on their skin. Dog flea allergies may also cause the owner to wonder what to do for their pet.

Because of their coat and the weather, some dog may be more prone to developing dog flea allergies. It also depends on the environment the dog spends a good deal of its time. Is it carpeted? Is there a blanket or something like that could hide fleas in the dog’s sleeping or resting area? There are many contributing factors to dog flea allergies, but it is the fleas that cause the dog flea allergies problem.