Why is my 9-week-old puppy itching, has bumps, and eats so much?

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9 9weeks old blue heeler constant itching with bumps and respiration is 84 eats like its starving. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 10 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Scratching itchiness 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 Oreo 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. if it doesn't help - the best solution is a medication called Apoquel which treats allergies with great success and without side effects.

Why is my 9-week-old puppy itching, has bumps, and eats so much?

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