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My 6-month puppy is acting strange after flea drops. Is it a reaction?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 6 months and 15 days old | 6.7 lbs

Asked about my 6 month chorkie last week who couldn't use tick collar applied pippet drops last night he just walked around bedroom most of night or Sat in corner just sit on sofa this morning not like him at all

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on May 29th, 2019

Poor Sam. It’s possible he may have had a reaction to the medication. I recommend to wash him with dish soap to help remove some of the medication. I also recommend to have Sam examined by his veterinarian for some bloodwork to make sure there has not been any liver damage. If Sam cannot tolerate a collar or the topical preventive, talk with your veterinarian about starting him on an oral medication like Nexgard. Best of luck.

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