My dog has bites after late Simparica. Is it fleas or allergies?

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I put my dog on Simparica. This month I gave it to him 5 days later than usual and he got bites on his thighs, belly and arms. I have spray tick/flea sprays and clean everything out already. I dont see any flea/ticks jumping around him or his stuff or anywhere around the house. Is there anything else I could do? Should I get a flea/tick shampoo? Does 5 days late really make a difference? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 9 months and 18 days old | 8.4 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I do not think giving it 5 days late makes a tremendous difference. You can certainly use a shampoo, that will not interfere with things, but please consider that this may be allergies & you may need to talk to your vet about additional things that can be done to help the skin. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog has bites after late Simparica. Is it fleas or allergies?

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