Flea Allergy Dermatitis in a Dog: Therapeutic Management and Interventions

Abstract

The Present article deals with a chronic case of Flea Allergy Dermatitis in a Pitbull dog and its successful treatment. A chronic case of Flea allergic dermatitis with alopecia on lower back was diagnosed in a Pitbull dog. Its treatment with Fipronil 9.8% & [S]-Methoprene 8.8% Spot-On Solution, regular bath with Chlorhexidine and Miconazole shampoo, topical application of ointment containing Miconazole, Ofloxacin and Clobetasol on wound along with oral administration of Cephalexin and Prednisolone resulted in complete recovery with regrowth of hair. The majority of sensitive dogs develops IgE antibodies [immediate or type-1 hypersensitivity], and thus mast cell-derived mediators are involved, in addition, some dogs manifest basophil hypersensitivity with an influx of basophils armed with IgE antibody into the site of the application of the allergen, most dogs also have cell-mediated, delayed, or type IV hypersensitivity.