My puppy has itchy skin, fleas, and a rash. How can I help him?

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My 10-weeks old american bully puppy is been suffering from a skin disease. He has this scabies like skin on his back and it seems to be itchy. He also has fleas even if I kill every time i see a flea. So how can I help my pup? Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 19 days old | 10 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This skin condition can be caused by various reasons such as fleas, mites ,fungal infection, bacterial infection and allergies. the first 4 needs to be ruled out before we start treating for allergies. in order to do that first de-flea him with a high quality flea treatment such as advantage spot on, if it doesn't help - take him to the vet in order to check for/treat the other possibilities. If everything is ruled out, then an allergy treatment can be started. Usually an hypoallergenic food is a good way to start together with anti histamines.

My puppy has itchy skin, fleas, and a rash. How can I help him?

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