kirst_goldens Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Hey guys, Friend of mine has a staffy bitch with a litter of one week old babies on the ground all doing well A few days before the litter was born the btich was bitten on the backside by a flea... She is severly alergic and instantly started biting and scratchingg, since the whelping she is getting worse... friend took her to the vet and they used advantage (aparently was the only brand ok for nursing bitches?) just to be sure there was no remaining fleas and the other dog in the house was done as well but they sad to leave the rash alone and it will come good soon... thing is... its driving her batsh*t Poor possum is very uncomfortable and scratching it like mad... So now to the actual question bahaha what can she safely put on it to ease the discomfort that is safe with pups?? Thanks in advance for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murmarstaffs Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 maybe speak to the vet again and see what they have in stock. You could try washing her in DERMCARE MALASEB MEDICATED FOAM, but im not sure if its safe for puppies to inhale after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 I'm pretty sure one of the things recommended frequently on here for itchy skin, is calendula tea. They could also try some Curash baby powder. The zinc in it eases rashes and it is safe for human babies so should be safe for puppies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 should be safe for puppies. not if they inhale it Calendula tea sounds good Can lactating bitches not have anti histamines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirst_goldens Posted November 20, 2010 Author Share Posted November 20, 2010 vet insisted on leaving it be... but she is going mental and the vet isnt willing to help i thought about curash but wasnt sure... she was going to put neo cort on it until i freaked out LOL... what about bepanthen or another nappy rash cream??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Different vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunnwarren Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Try Rawleighs Salve, it works fine and should be ok with pups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murmarstaffs Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Different vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Is it really flea allergy or a hot spot ? Just to chuck something else into the mix. I'd take the bitch away from the pups for 10/15 minutes. Wash the area in a diluted malaseb mix. Thoroughly dry and then apply Neocort to the area, making sure it's well rubbed in and dry before she goes back to the pups. I wouldn't put Imidacloprid on a pregnant or lactating bitch but what's done is done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentapride Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Use Bepathan - works a treat, redness and itching should settle asap and won't harm the pups. Just to be safe though I wouldn't use it on her belly. I don't travel without it and I always have it available at home. Works far better than any prescription ointment anyway. Also it would hurt to give her a bath even if its just water you use as it will aid in removing the flea saliva from the dogs skin. If you give her a bath make sure its been at least 2 days post 'advantage' though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT101 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I have a bitch who is due any day now and she too has been scratching and one of her titties is a complete mess. Have tried, pawpaw, bepanthen, and she is still scratching it. A friend has just put me on to ;Lansinoh' which is used for nursing mothers and is fine for babies so would be fine for puppies too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 s fine for babies so would be fine for puppies too. This is not always the case ;) However- that stuff is mostly lanolin- and while I wouldn't apply it to wounds..it will certainly help with dry sore skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I would not be putting anything chemical on, which may aggravate more anyway, as well as being unsafe. She will lick cream off. Go through her coat bit by bit & ensure that fleas are not present, or in the environment. If its just one spot on her that is the problem bathe with warm salt water 3 or 4 times a day. Soothing, cleansing & completely harmless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirst_goldens Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 thanks everyone! There are no fleas left thanks god but she was doing the diluted malaseb baths but that seem to dry it out further and irritated it more so we stopped everything and went back to good old rock salt and water and bathing it and thn drying it out heaps if this doesnt work ill move onto some of the creams and what not meantioned! i would prefer there was no chemicals on her as well and she is licking it and it is touching the pups as they feed... thanks again guys! big help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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