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How to safely remove eggs stuck tightly to my puppy's skin and fur?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 1 month and 22 days old

My pet harley 55 days old lab is having scalps and eggs on its skin .it is sticked to the skin what can i do to remove it

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Answered By Mirissa Duncil, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 30th, 2017

Hi there, and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! You could try washing your puppy in dawn dishwashing fluid and using a flea comb to pull off the eggs. Sometimes we have to clip the hair if they are completely stuck tightly-you may end up having to do this in places.

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