My dog has fleas, dry skin, and fur loss. What's the best remedy?

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What's the best remedy for fleas, dry skin and massive fur loss because of fleas? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 5 months old | 58.7 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Great question! I would give Lynk Capstar first. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30 minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Advantage or Revolution. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash his bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home. As for the dry skin, try adding vitamin E supplements to his food, which helps with dry skin. The fur should grow back in when the fleas are completely killed, but if Lynk had a very heavy infestation of fleas, he may have developed a flea allergy and might require medication. Due to this, I would have him seen by a vet. Should the vet diagnose him with a flea allergy, he can be prescribed medication to treat it.

My dog has fleas, dry skin, and fur loss. What's the best remedy?

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