My puppy is scratching non-stop with red bumps. What's the problem?

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I'm concerned my 16 week old female Pitt bull puppy is scratching non stop and even breaking out in little red bumps what should I do. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 28 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

This sounds quite uncomfortable for Raja Lue Who! One of the most common causes of persistent itching with red bumps is a skin infection, most often caused by underlying allergies to fleas, food or the environment. Other possible issues include ringworm or mange. Skin infections can develop due to persistent scratching, which only becomes more itchy, leading to more scratching, worsening the infection. At this point, make sure that Raja is receiving a high quality flea preventative (such as Nexgard, Bravecto or Advantix). You can also try bathing her in a soothing oatmeal dog shampoo, but I doubt that this will cause a significant improvement in her itching. You should take her to the vet for an exam because skin infections require oral antibiotics and/or medicated shampoos. Depending upon the appearance of her skin, the vet may also talk about skin scrapes or fungal cultures to rule out the presence of mange or ringworm. I hope that she's feeling better soon!

My puppy is scratching non-stop with red bumps. What's the problem?

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