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Why is my dog so itchy with bites after grooming and flea treatment?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 12 lbs

Bamboo went to the groomer and came home with fleas and also around 50 tiny pinprick-sized bite marks on both sides of his neck in a random pattern. There were little scabs and blood earlier. I do not think it looks like a rash - no raised bumps. He's been very, very itchy since getting groomed. He got a flea bath afterwards. He has monthly Revolution doses and the fleas seem to have gone away. It's so painful to watch him scratch and be so uncomfortable! What should I do?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 18th, 2018

I would use this medicated mousse on him for a week or so. If no improvement or if he seems worse then get him to your vet for an exam. ( http://www.allivet.com/p-6679-douxo-calm-mousse-for-dogs-and-cats-68-oz.aspx ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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