Dog Allergies

How do I know if my dog have dog flea allergies?

Dog flea allergies are like any dog skin allergy. You will see your pet itching, redness of the skin, chewing a spot, hot spots. It isn’t hard to determine if fleas are the culprit. Dog flea allergies are common. You’ll see small black things crawling in warm moist spots on your pet.

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If your pet is itchy, chews a particular spot, or has redness, and loss of hair, you have a better than even bet there are suffering from dog flea allergies. You’ll just have to look at the soft skin on the stomach and you will see little black things scurrying in all directions. If you do see them; dog flea allergies is probably the cause of your pet’s misery. Warm weather doesn’t help. Fleas are more active in warm weather.

What is a hot spot?
Dog owners call it “hot spot”, while vets call it pyotraumatic dermatitis. It is a condition when certain bacteria normally on the skin overwhelm the normal resistance. Dog flea allergies can cause this skin problem. Dogs may chew to self-mutilation if not treated. You will see sores, loss of hair and skin redness with hot spots.

The dogs most susceptible to dog flea allergies are those with heavy coats, and a history of infections by fleas. Dogs with tangled, matted or otherwise problem hair are also very susceptible to dog flea allergies.

What is redness?
This is an easy one. If the dog is suffering from dog flea allergies, and is itchy, the skin will take on a reddish, almost raw look. It may be sensitive to the touch, and the dog may try to nip because of it. If not treated, this reddish area can become infected.

While these are the main symptoms of dog flea allergies, they also mimic other possible skin allergies. If it is dog flea allergies, a trip to the vet may not be necessary if you catch it early enough.

Where is the most common spot for dog flea allergies to occur?
Believe it or not, the most common spot is anywhere the animal can lick or chew. Usually the legs and the tail are the spot you’ll see the dog obsessing over. Although localized, there are other areas, like the chest, ears, and chest that can become infected if the dog has dog flea allergies and is constantly scratching.