My dog is scratching but I see no fleas. Why am I itchy too?

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Hello! How do I get my dog to stop scratching and itching. My vet gave him a chew to help get rid of fleas and prescribed an allergy med for 20 day’s but he’s still very itchy. And I am now getting itchy but don’t find any fleas on him. Please help :(. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 4 years old | 21 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Fleas live in the environment, not on the dog. They just on the dog to feed, and jump off when done. If you haven't disinfected your home, that may be why Sunnie is still itching and you are starting to itch. Wash his bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home. If this doesn't help, then I'd be concerned it could be something else contagious going on like mange or ringworm. Then I would take him back into the vet, and have you see your doctor. Best of luck.

My dog is scratching but I see no fleas. Why am I itchy too?

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