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What can I give my pregnant Shih Tzu to relieve her itchy tail?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | 1 year old | 7.7 lbs

hi my dog a shitzu is having a itchy tail. she is pregnant what can i give her to ease her itchiness? thanks

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 5th, 2017

You can try to give her Benadryl tablets once a day although chances are it will not help a lot unless it is an acute allergic reaction. you should also treat her for fleas as this is the most common cause of itchiness in that area of the body

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