Flea Treatment Recommendations?

[olliesmama24]

Good afternoon, everyone!

Oliver has been battling fleas for quite a while, and our veterinarian believes he has a flea allergy that’s causing significant skin irritation.

He was previously on Simparica Trio, but unfortunately it caused diarrhea, so we had to discontinue it. We recently switched him to Revolution and have been using Capstar occasionally when needed, but it doesn’t seem to be making much of a difference.

Has anyone dealt with a flea-allergic Sheltie and found a treatment that worked well? We’d really appreciate any recommendations or experiences you can share. Thank you!

 

[Piper's mom]

A few years ago my three had fleas. I used the Natures Specialty Neem oil shampoo which I then followed up with a conditioner (it was a Natures Specialty brand but I don’t recall which one, might’ve been aloe). Piper and Finnie I believe were on a pill form of medication but I don’t recall the name…Blueberry was on the Revolution.
I also used diatomaceous earth on the carpet and vacuumed often (and bought the spray bombs).

Have you considered putting vitamin E on the irritated skin? That’s what the vet had suggested I use if Blueberry had any irritation from the Revolution.
I wish you luck…it must be terribly irritating for him!

 

[Sharon7]

While I don't have experience with flea allergic dogs, I use Credelio. It works wonderfully well and no apparent reactions from my dogs. Works on ticks as well. Poor Oliver; being itchy like that is miserable.

 

[Ann]

That is tough, your poor boy. I don't have a treatment recommendation for you but I'd consult a canine dermatologist at this point. Continued trying different treatments may not solve the problem and might increase his irritation. My Flurry had skin allergies as a puppy and after a few years of trying things with my vet I took her to a dermatologist and it was the best thing I did. She's allergy free now and her skin problems are history. I hope you find a solution.