My anxious dog has fleas. How can I calm her and ease discomfort?

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My poor Blair is miserable. She has had anxiety issues since she was a puppy and because this is her first experience with fleas she is having difficulty dealing with it. Is there anything I can do to ease her discomfort and calm her down? She is stressed and I can see in her eyes she is depressed. I want my happy little "Diva" back, please help. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Blair may need a medication that kills the fleas quickly if she seems sensitive to them - you could ask your vet if Capstar would be safe to give to her. This medication kills adult fleas quickly but is not a preventative, so you have to follow up with a long acting preventative medication. If her skin looks red or she has scabs she could have an itchy dermatitis - in that case I'd recommend making an appointment to see your vet because she might need antibiotics and a corticosteroid for comfort. An oatmeal shampoo in the meantime would probably be safe to try.

My anxious dog has fleas. How can I calm her and ease discomfort?

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