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My puppy has impetigo. Will scratching spread the itchiness?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Lhasa Apso | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 29 days old | 2.205 lbs

Does scratching impetigo spreads the itchyness in her whole body?

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on August 2nd, 2017

No, the impetigo or puppy pyoderma would not be spread by itching since the pus present is sterile, meaning there is no bacteria present. If Riri is itching in other places and the impetigo is showing up, then she may have a different problem.

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