My nursing dog is itching. What can I use for relief safely?

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I have a nursing mother dog i rescued she is a small 4lb maltese with 3 little 4 week old babies...she seems to have an itching problem..no fleas that i see...is there anything i can use to help her get some relief...i know with her having nursing babies i am limited any suggestions would greatly be appreciated... Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | unspayed

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Itchiness can be caused by various reasons such as fleas, mites ,fungal infection, bacterial infection and allergies. the first 4 needs to be ruled out before we start treating for allergies. in order to do that first de-flea her with a high quality flea treatment such as Frontline spray (safe for nursing dogs as well as puppies), if it doesn't help - take her to the vet in order to check for/treat the other possibilities. If everything is ruled out, then an allergy treatment can be started. Usually an hypoallergenic food is a good way to start together with anti histamines. if it doesn't help - the best solution is a medication called Apoquel which treats allergies with great success and without side effects.

My nursing dog is itching. What can I use for relief safely?

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