My dog keeps jumping up and scratching. Is it fleas after a bath?

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My dog keeps getting up quickly as if something scared him and then walks around and lays back down. He is scratching as well but I know he doesn't have feels because I just gave him a flea bath. Pet's info: Dog | Silky Terrier | Male

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Unfortunately it sounds like something is biting him (like fleas, flea baths and dips only last a few hours to 1 days and do not prevent NEW fleas from jumping back on), or skin irritation from bathing or grooming or full anal glands. Sometimes gassy intestines or stomachs causing cramping will also make dogs jump up quickly. I would check his skin well for irritation or live fleas. I would use a long lasting GOOD flea preventative like the oral medications Nexgard, Simparica, Bravecto or the Seresto collar. I wish you the best!

My dog keeps jumping up and scratching. Is it fleas after a bath?

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