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Fleas are the most common ectoparasites and flea bite allergy is often seen in cats. The clinical signs are represented by pruritus, excoriations, self-inflicted alopecia, manifestations of the eosinophilic granuloma complex and miliary dermatitis, which often, but not exclusively, involve the posterior dorsal and ventral part of the body. The diagnosis is obtained with the clinical presentation and response to flea control, and is supported by finding fleas, their feces or taenia infestation, and by a positive intradermal and/or in vitro allergy test.
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