My 4-month-old spayed puppy is itchy. How can I soothe her discomfort?

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Good afternoon I have a 4 month old dog who has just gotten spayed and her mother has dermatitis she's also allergic to fleas how would treat and help her daughter with the itching and discomfort? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 months and 25 days old | 31.7 lbs

Emily, DVM · Accepted Answer

Sometimes an oatmeal based shampoo helps with itching (do not bathe your puppy until at least 10-25 days after her surgery). For flea control there are both OTC and prescription options as well as topical and oral. Depending on his frequently they are bathed, tolerance of topical application and other factors your veterinarian could recommend which product(s) work best for your situation. If you need something now most pet supply stores have products like Frontline or Advantage topical a which work well. It is important their environment is treated as well to prevent fleas. Also if either dog has a skin infection from scratching (which happens often in these cases) your veterinarian will often prescribe antibiotics for their skin.

My 4-month-old spayed puppy is itchy. How can I soothe her discomfort?

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