Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD)
Last updated: 14 November 2019
What is it? FAD is the most common skin allergy disorder of dogs and cats in SE Qld, affecting at least 50% of dogs and cats that have fleas. It is caused by a reaction to the flea saliva and it only takes one flea bite every two weeks to cause continu …
Read moreWhy Some Birds Feather Pluck
Last updated: 12 September 2019
Those of us that are bird lovers hate to see our birds with poor feathers. Nothing is more noticeable than a bird with a feather condition – why is it that the worst looking bird always sits at the front of the aviary? Of the cases that are presented t …
Read moreAtopy in Dogs
Last updated: 12 September 2019
What is it? Atopy is one of the most common skin complaints we see in practice. It can affect up to 15% of the canine population. Typically it is caused by environmental allergens. The majority of cases result from a hypersensitivity reaction to house …
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