Is there anything to put on chigger bites on animals?

A dog’s body is fairly well protected from chigger bites because of its fur, Little said, but chiggers can attach to a dog’s head, particularly the skin in and around a dog’s ears and eyes. “The sooner you get them off the better,” Little said.

To remove chiggers from these sensitive areas, Little recommends wiping the area with a soft cloth or vet-recommended skin wipe. A warm bath can also help. In cases of severe infestation, a vet may prescribe prednisone to ease skin inflammation from scratching, Little said. Additionally, systemic pet treatments containing acaricides (any medication used for killing ticks and mites, like Frontline, Revolution and Seresto) kill chiggers as well as ticks and can help repel the pests.

Fortunately, chiggers don’t jump from dogs to people, said Dr. Christine L. Cain, assistant professor and section chief at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s Dermatology & Allergy Section. And, although the itching can persist for up to a week, the chiggers themselves are not difficult to remove. “The issue is fairly transient,” Cain said. “Chiggers are not going to live on the dog long-term.”

Dog owners may be tempted to try alternative treatments to help ease their pet’s itchy discomfort. But home remedies such as Epsom salts, oatmeal and green tea in the bath water may or may not be effective. Cain advises checking with your dog’s veterinarian before trying any alternative treatment. http://www.petmd.com/dog/general-health/chiggers-dogs-what-you-need-know

Thank you but I'm really needing help for my cat. He is eaten up by chiggers. I use wipes on him but he just goes right back outside in the yard like a dumb dumb. I going to see what my vet suggests. I was hoping there was a home remedy that might be cheaper. Thank you for the info!!! I can use it on my dogs!!!