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Dog has red splotches from flea treatment. How to treat allergic reaction?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 5 years and 2 months old | 14 lbs

what can you give a dog for what appears to be an allergic reaction to a flea treatment that has caused red splotches on the abdomen and on the skin where the treatment was put

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on August 11th, 2018

If you suspect the flea treatment is responsible for this i recommend washing your dog very well with an anti allergenic dog shampoo, it will take several days to clear up but other than that no other treatment is usually required.

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