My dog has bumps and irritation after flea shampoo. What should I do?

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I treated my boxer with adams flea and tick shampoo last night. This morning I notice that he has bumps mainly his back front chest and skin irritation on and around his penis area. What should I do to help him. Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | neutered | 5 years and 4 months old | 60 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Harley is having a significant allergic reaction, possibly from the shampoo, possibly from something else. You may have inadvertently left some shampoo on his skin & coat, so I would rebathe him in lukewarm water & no soap. Make sure you rinse multiple times to make sure all shampoo is removed. If he is not uncomfortable, you can just watch him as it may take a day or two for the bumps to subside. If he is very itchy or uncomfortable & chewing at his skin, please see your veterinarian. He may need immediate attention to reduce the inflammation. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog has bumps and irritation after flea shampoo. What should I do?

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