• DVM360_Conference_Charlotte,NC_banner
  • ACVCACVC
  • DVM 360
  • Fetch DVM 360Fetch DVM 360
DVM 360
dvm360 | Veterinary News, Veterinarian Insights, Medicine, Pet Care
dvm360 | Veterinary News, Veterinarian Insights, Medicine, Pet Care
By Role
AssociatesOwnersPractice ManagerStudentsTechnicians
Subscriptions
dvm360 Newsletterdvm360 Magazine
News
All News
Association
Breaking News
Conference Coverage
Education
Equine
FDA
Law & Ethics
Market Trends
Medical
Politics
Products
Recalls
Regulatory
Digital Media
dvm360 LIVE!™
Expert Interviews
The Vet Blast Podcast
Medical World News
Pet Connections
The Dilemma Live
Vet Perspectives™
Weekly Newscast
dvm360 Insights™
Publications
All Publications
dvm360
Firstline
Supplements
Vetted
Clinical
All Clinical
Anesthesia
Animal Welfare
Behavior
Cardiology
CBD in Pets
Dentistry
Dermatology
Diabetes
Emergency & Critical Care
Endocrinology
Equine Medicine
Exotic Animal Medicine
Feline Medicine
Gastroenterology
Imaging
Infectious Diseases
Integrative Medicine
Nutrition
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Pain Management
Parasitology
Pharmacy
Surgery
Toxicology
Urology & Nephrology
Virtual Care
Business
All Business
Business & Personal Finance
Hospital Design
Personnel Management
Practice Finances
Practice Operations
Wellbeing & Lifestyle
Continuing Education
Conferences
Conference Listing
Conference Proceedings
Resources
CBD in Pets
CE Requirements by State
Contests
Veterinary Heroes
Partners
Spotlight Series
Team Meeting in a Box
Toolkit
Top Recommended Veterinary Products
Vet to Vet
  • Contact Us
  • Fetch DVM360 Conference
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy
  • Do Not Sell My Information
  • About Us

© 2023 MJH Life Sciences and dvm360 | Veterinary News, Veterinarian Insights, Medicine, Pet Care. All rights reserved.

Advertisement
By Role
  • Associates
  • Owners
  • Practice Manager
  • Students
  • Technicians
Subscriptions
  • dvm360 Newsletter
  • dvm360 Magazine
  • Contact Us
  • Fetch DVM360 Conference
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy
  • Do Not Sell My Information
  • About Us
  • MJHLS Brand Logo

© 2023 MJH Life Sciences™ and dvm360 | Veterinary News, Veterinarian Insights, Medicine, Pet Care. All rights reserved.

Flea, Environmental Allergies on the Rise, Says Banfield

May 30, 2018
Kerry Lengyel

Banfield Pet Hospital’s 2018 State of Pet Health Report outlines the prevalence of the 3 most common types of pet allergies.

Pet allergies, and the skin problems they cause, are always a concern among pet owners. But the newly released 2018 State of Pet Health Report shows that at least some of these concerns are unwarranted.

Compiled by Banfield Pet Hospital, this year’s report was the largest of its kind, including medical data from more than 3 million dogs and cats cared for at Banfield hospitals in 2017. This year’s report focuses on pet allergies.

“With thousands of itchy pets coming through our doors each year, Banfield’s 2018 State of Pet Health Report aims to uncover the common causes and offer pet owners the tools they need to help their pets find relief,” Daniel Aja, DVM, senior vice president and chief medical officer at Banfield, said.

RELATED:

  • It's Spring and My Pet Itches! A Look at Seasonal Allergies
  • Healthy Cats May Have a Richer Skin Microbiome Than Allergic Cats
Advertisement

Here are some of the key findings from the 2018 report.

Flea Allergies

Fleas are the most common external parasite affecting Banfield patients, and the prevalence of flea allergy is on the rise. Banfield reported significant increases in flea allergy cases in cats (67.3% increase) and dogs (12.5% increase) over the past 10 years.

Environmental Allergies

Banfield has also seen an increase in environmental allergy cases among both canine (30.7%) and feline (11.5%) patients over the past decade. Pollen, dander, molds, and cleaning solutions are just a few of the culprits, but certain dog breeds are more prone to environmental allergies, such as golden and Labrador retrievers, German shepherds, cocker spaniels, boxers, French bulldogs, and West Highland white terriers.

Food Allergies

Click here for a client handout about flea prevention in pets.

Although food allergies in people are on the rise, the same cannot be said for pets. Only 0.2% of dogs and 0.1% of cats treated at Banfield are affected by food allergies. Banfield also reports that 30% of dogs and cats wth food allergy also have another allergic skin condition. Food-allergic dogs are 6 times more likely to develop a bacterial skin infection, and food-allergic cats are 15 times more likely.

The 2018 State of Pet Health Report urges veterinarians to be cognizant that allergies are always in season because many triggers can be found in the home, and that pets with suspected food allergies should undergo rigorous testing to ensure an accurate—and complete—diagnosis.

“At Banfield, we’re deeply invested in partnering with our clients to help keep pets happy and comfortable,” Dr. Aja said, “and that includes getting to the bottom of signs to uncover accurate diagnoses.”

Related Content:

Dermatology
Expert shares pet care tips for springtime
Expert shares pet care tips for springtime
Molecular allergology: what you need to know about the future of allergy testing
Molecular allergology: what you need to know about the future of allergy testing
Topical therapy and immunotherapy can save time and frustration with dermatology cases
Topical therapy and immunotherapy can save time and frustration with dermatology cases

Advertisement

Latest News

Thriving when life is hard

Hospital design expert shares his favorite design element

Updated EquiTrace app integrates wth HISA Portal

San Francisco SPCA receives $100k grant from San Francisco Foundation

View More Latest News
Advertisement