Why is my 2-month-old puppy scratching and losing hair on his back?

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Hi! Lupito is just 2 months old and he has never been outside the house because he is not yet vaccinated. I noticed that some parts of his back does not have hair, he is loosing a hair and he is scratching too. What can it be? Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | 1 month and 28 days old | 3 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be fleas. Fleas can be brought in on your clothes or by other animals in the house. First, I would give him Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30 minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Advantage or Revolution. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash his 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.

Why is my 2-month-old puppy scratching and losing hair on his back?

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