Why does my dog have itchy spots even with flea and tick medicine?

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I would like to know what are the spots on my dog. She gets very itchy. We have tried Apple cider vinegar with water and salt, a natural flea and tick spray and her monthly flea and tick medicine. I am not sure what it could be from. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 11 months and 26 days old | 75 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Itchiness and skin spots 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 Nahmi with a high quality flea treatment such as advantage spot on, if it doesn't help - take her 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. if it doesn't help - the best solution is a medication called Apoquel which treats allergies with great success and without side effects.

Why does my dog have itchy spots even with flea and tick medicine?

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