My dog has fleas after Advantage, skin is red. Can baby powder help?

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I gave my dog flea and tick medicine a few days ago, still sering fleas. Skin is red. Can I use baby powder to kill fleas and make the skin feel better? Used Advantage meds. 3 days ago.

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Baby powder won't kill the fleas, but it can help soother her skin. I would give her Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas in 30 minutes, and is safe to give now. You will also have to disinfect the environment, as fleas live in the environment, not on the dog. If you are still seeing fleas, that may be way. Wash her bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home. Best of luck.

My dog has fleas after Advantage, skin is red. Can baby powder help?

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