"My pet is itchy"—it's the most common reason clients visit a veterinary clinic. Flea allergy dermatitis is the most common
dermatologic disease of dogs. As a veterinary technician, you need to understand why managing flea bites is so important for
allergic dogs—so you can relate this important information to clients.
Blood feeding & flea allergy dermatitis
Michael W. Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD Department of Diagnostic Medicine-Pathobiology Kansas State University Manhattan, Kan.
Flea bites cause FAD
Peter J. Ihrke, VMD, DACVD School of Veterinary Medicine University of California-Davis Davis, Calif.
A technician's role in dermatologic exams
Kim Horne, AAS, CVT Veterinary Medical Center University of Minnesota St. Paul, Minn. 
