Flea allergic dermatitis in dogs: the benefits of hemp oil

Fueled by an altered immune system response to the parasite’s saliva,flea allergy dermatitis (DAP) is quite common in our country due to the hot and humid climate. In both dogs and cats, it causes intense itching, scratching lesions and hair loss, even going so far as to result in significant skin lesions. In addition to appropriate antiparasitic treatment, the therapeutic approach often requires the use of products with antipruritic and anti-inflammatory activity. In mild cases, nutraceuticals based on aliamides and fatty acids can be used to manage symptoms. PEA (palmitoylethanolamide) is an endocannabinoid aliamide that restricts ...