My dog's skin is itchy after surgery. What helps the shaving itch?

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Relief for dog post surgery shaving itch. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 8 months and 11 days old

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Typically I recommend an anti-histamine like Benadryl or a pet formulate NSAID (such as Rimadyl(Carprofen) or Meloxicam) to help with potential pain at the incision site. It isn't advised to place anything directly on the incision as this can seep through the incision lining and cause infection. I would also recommend keeping an e-collar (cone) on your pet to prevent licking and scratching at the area that can lead to opening of the incision and infection as well. If there are obvious bumps or open lesions on the skin then this should also be treated with an antibiotic (oral) prescribed by your vet.

My dog's skin is itchy after surgery. What helps the shaving itch?

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