Dog still itchy with flaky skin after fleas. Can I use oatmeal shampoo?

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My dog had fleas (not bad but still had them). I washed him in shampoo the pet store gave me. Now he has no fleas but is still itching and has soooo much dandruff/flaky skin where the fleas caused his skin to go red. It's been 3 weeks. Is this too soon to wash him again in oatmeal shampoo? He's annoyed by the itchy but when I check the areas he's scratching, it's just lots and lots of flaky skin...almost like scab from the flea scratching... Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 3 years and 1 month old | 60 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

You can certainly wash Gryff in the oatmeal shampoo now, but that will not cure the fleas. He needs flea medication for it, and I can give you a flea treatment program. First, I would give him Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30 minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Advantage or Revolution. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash his bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home.

Dog still itchy with flaky skin after fleas. Can I use oatmeal shampoo?

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