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My puppy won't stop itching. What shampoo can I use besides oatmeal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Female | unspayed | 5 months old

What other than oatmeal shampoo is good for itching puppy's?

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Answered By Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA

Veterinarian

Published on March 27th, 2017

Vet's Best has a number of good shampoo formulations to relieve itching. However, it is important to remember that bathing June too frequently will cause further itching of her skin. Also, until the underlying cause of the itching has been addressed (allergies, fleas, ticks, mites etc). June will likely not stop itching regardless of the shampoo being used.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    It's important to diagnose the cause of the itching in order for June to be treated properly. Her itching could be caused by fleas, mites, ringworm, or allergies. If she isn't up to date on her flea treatment, she will need a spot on treatment such as Advantage or Revolution. You will need to disinfect the environment as well. If she is up to date on her flea treatment, I recommend taking her into the vet for an exam today or tomorrow. The vet can do blood tests, skin scrapings, and use a Wood's lamp to diagnose allergies, mites, and ringworm. Once the cause of the itching is found, the vet can prescribe the appropriate treatment.

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    Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

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    The management of itchiness is dependent upon the underlying cause of the itching. Common causes of itching are from allergies (fleas, food, environment), mange/mites, ringworm, etc. Make sure June is receiving a high quality of a flea preventative (Nexgard, Bravecto, Advantix) once a month regardless if you are seeing fleas or not. Some dogs are allergic to flea bites such that even one bite causes excessive itching. If June is scratching excessively, she may have developed a skin infection. She should see her vet to evaluate her skin for the presence of infection, ringworm, or mites. Otherwise, oatmeal shampoo is the only other course of action at home for June's itching.

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