My dog is itching, hyper, aggressive, and won't sleep. What's happening?

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Hello my dog is a small black Pinscher 2.5 kg and recently our get recommended us the Zantel for parasites .He also told us to give only 1 fourth of the pill so that's what we did but he is hyperactive,kind of aggressive sometimes,his eyes are a bit swollen,he itches his neck very often and he hasn't slept for more than 24 hours.What do you recommend i do? Thank you in advance. Joanne,Greece. Pet's info: Dog | Doberman Pinscher | Female | unspayed | 10 months and 16 days old | 4.4 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

It's really difficult to know what needs to be done without evaluating Roxie. Itchy skin is often due to the following things: 1) Allergies - this can happen suddenly and is usually due to an environmental (i.e pollen) cause. Below is a link to an article that can help you determine if she has allergies. https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-tell-if-your-pet-has-allergies/ 2) External parasites - fleas, lice and mites can all cause intense itching. Your vet can help check for these. I'm not sure why the Zantel was prescribed, but it would not be effective for these parasites. 3) Over-bathing, or using the wrong product for bathing - Bathing too often can cause the skin to get dry and irritated. Dogs should normally be bathed no more than once a month with a shampoo that is labeled for dogs. If you bathe more than that, or use a shampoo or soap that is meant for people, then you could be damaging the normal protective barrier of the skin. One thing you can do for itchy skin, is give a bath with cool water using an oatmeal or aloe shampoo. You can get these shampoos at the pet store. Below is a link to some more helpful tips. https://www.petcoach.co/article/4-great-strategies-for-relieving-your-dog-s-allergies/ I hope this helps you to identify the problem. If not, then it would be worth taking her to the vet for this problem. We can usually discover the cause quickly and provide the most effective treatment.

My dog is itching, hyper, aggressive, and won't sleep. What's happening?

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