My dogs are scratching from Cheyletiella. Safe treatment for IBD dog?

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Hi, I have 4 large dogs. One hound has IBD and is on Z/D and metronidazole. One Labx possibly has collie ancestry. They were exposed to Cheyletiella when my friend spent several days visiting with her 2 dogs after they had had a week's stay at doggy day care My dogs have been getting Advantage ii regularly and have begun to scratch and chew My vet unenthusiasticly suggested Nexgard, but I'm afraid to use it w/the IBD dog.Suggestions?Frontline spray?Seresto?Advantix?(have cat, too)Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Treeing Walker Coonhound | Female | spayed | 60 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Did your Vet diagnoses Cheyletialla? They can be hard to get rid of. Frontline topical and spray (fipronil) should get it. It is not FDA approved for Cheyletialla and is used off label. Your Vet needs to diagnose the parasite then provide instructions on use of off label products. You can use Lyme Sulfur dips weekly for 3-4 weeks. I am not sure if Nexgard, Seresto or Advantix get Cheyletiela. I recommend a diagnosis for why all your animals are scratching and if it is Cheyletiella then I would use topical frontline as it is labeled for fleas. I hope this helps and I wish you all the best!

My dogs are scratching from Cheyletiella. Safe treatment for IBD dog?

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