My pit bull puppy scratches, grooms, and shivers. Fleas or allergies?

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Good morning , my name is Ana and I’m the owner of Luna, my 5 month little pit bull. I think she might either have fleas or she might be allergic to something. She scratches and grooms herself a lot, she also shivers a lot! I been told is normal but I would rather be safe then sorry. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 4 months and 28 days old | 25 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Scratching 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 advantage spot on, 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 pit bull puppy scratches, grooms, and shivers. Fleas or allergies?

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