My dog has painful sores and hair loss after flea treatment. What now?

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I have a German shepherd/ blood hound mix and we noticed about 2 weeks ago that she had fleas so we have her a bath and some treatments. However on the back of her neck and top of her head there are sores and hairless spots. We have used a flea comb thinking that it may be a nest but every time we try to work with her she yells and try’s to run away. We have used coconut oil and tried many different things. Nothing is working. I would show you pictures but she won’t even let me touch it. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 10 months old

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Hair loss is possible with fleas, but could also be caused by bacterial infection, fungal infection/ringworm, demodectic mange/mites, among other things. She may be fearful but she could also be painful. I would recommend that you have Maggie evaluated by a vet. They may need to give her mild sedatives so she isn't anxious while at the clinic and so that she can have a complete exam. Once the source of the hair loss and itching is uncovered, then an appropriate treatment can be selected.

My dog has painful sores and hair loss after flea treatment. What now?

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