My 2-month-old puppy is itchy. Can I give her a medicated bath?

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Is it normal that she scratches and licks/bite her legs and tummy due to itchyness? It looks like impetigo. Can it cure by shampoo? Can a almost 2month old take a bath already? And how long she can stay in water while taking bath? Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Lhasa Apso | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 29 days old | 2.205 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Impetigo or puppy pyoderma is not usually very itchy, there could be an underlying cause of the itch and Riri may benefit from a checkup with the vet if it isn't getting better in a few days. If it is only impetigo, it should go away on its own without any treatment as it is not caused by bacteria, only changing hormones as she ages. Yes, she is old enough for a bath. You can use a medicated shampoo for itch from the pet store, lather it into her skin and leave for 5 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.

My 2-month-old puppy is itchy. Can I give her a medicated bath?

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