According to PetPlace.com, flea allergies are one of the most common allergic reactions in dogs. Dogs with flea allergies exhibit extreme itchiness when bitten.
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Significance
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Dogs with flea allergies react to the flea's saliva. These dogs do not need to be infested with fleas to have a reaction. Even one or two bites is enough to make them itchy.
Symptoms
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Common symptoms of flea allergies in dogs include itching, chewing on the tail and hindquarters, skin damage from itching and lesions.
Warning
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It is common for dogs with flea allergies to suffer from secondary skin infections because the excessive scratching breaks the skin, making it susceptible to other bacteria.
Prevention/Solution
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The best way to stop itchiness is to prevent fleas from biting your dog. There are various flea powders and medicines you can use to stop fleas from biting.
Considerations
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It is also important to regularly clean your house. If you vacuum and clean your carpets, it can kill the fleas that lay eggs inside your house.
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