My dog has persistent fleas and won't stop scratching. What helps?

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The fleas just aren't going away. We've tried flea drops, shampoo, flea collar and pretty much give him a bath every other day. He get comfort when having a bath now, whereas before he never cared for them. He's a happy dog when he's doing playing, going for walks, eating, getting cuddles, etc.. but otherwise he's jus constantsly scratching &starting biting wherever he can reach. At night a lot time I have to sit with him because he's whining. Sudocrem worked on his skin for abit now not so much. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 8 years and 3 months old | 18 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

Treat the environment, both inside and out for fleas. then you can do a seresto collar that will last about 6 months to help repell the fleas from getting on him and give a bravecto tablet that will last for 3 months and kill an fleas that get on him. It is proven that good flea control must be utilized for at least 3 months straight to break the life cycle of the eggs to eliminate the problem. His skin does seem inflamed and infected so your vet may need to see him to give him antibiotics and possibily steriods to contorl the itching and clear the infection until the fleas get under control.

My dog has persistent fleas and won't stop scratching. What helps?

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