Why is my dog biting his tail after flea treatment? Is he irritated?

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I gave my mixed Pit Chihuahua 21 lb of flea treatment between the shoulder blades and tail and since then he keeps biting at his tail I believe he's irritated from the flea treatment and I don't know what to do. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 5 months old | 21 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

There is a possibility that he is irritated from flea bites at his tail and/or from the spot on. It is a well-known side effect that spot-ons can cause an itch, hair loss, irritation, but usually that irritation is gone within a few hours. Do not let him bite or lick or scratch the application location. You can put a loose t-shirt on him covering up the location or put on an e-collar. If the irritation has not subsided by tomorrow, or if Boy boy develops a wound , he will need to be seen by a veterinarian for an exam. In the meantime do not put cream or ointment onto the location where you applied the flea treatment.

Why is my dog biting his tail after flea treatment? Is he irritated?

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