Common symptoms include itching, red and inflamed skin, ear ... when a dog is allergic to flea saliva. This allergy leads to intense itching and discomfort, often from just one flea bite.

A non-allergic dog will bite or nibble at a flea bite but not much more. However, "if the dog has become allergic to the flea saliva, the itching (biting, chewing, scratching, etc.) becomes much ...

Alexandria Hendon, 35, pleaded not guilty Monday to five misdemeanor counts of "maintaining a dangerous dog" in ... arm and ear, as well as severe disfigurement from numerous bite wounds ...

“Flea eggs can be brought into your home on your cat or dog’s coat, and then they can ... pet's skin and fur is a good first step. When fleas bite, they suck out blood and inject saliva ...

Some dogs are highly sensitive to allergens found in flea saliva. One flea bite can trigger intense itching ... Symptoms include chronic ear infections, itchy skin, and gastrointestinal upset.