My 9-week-old puppy has dandruff, scabs, and soft stool. What's wrong?

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My puppy (pitbull) who's 9 weeks has (seems like dandruff) on his fur . With little scabs , what could I use to help the itch and those scabs ... plus he ate a little leaf outside now his poop would be normal for a bit then kinda mushy ... Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | 12 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Poor King! His itching and scabs could be a result of mange, ringworm, or allergies (although he is quite young to develop allergies). When dogs become excessively itchy, they sometimes scratch themselves enough that they can develop skin infections. King should see his vet for an exam and skin scraping to rule out mites/mange and have a Wood's lamp evaluation or ringworm culture. Ringworm and some types of mange can be transmitted to humans and other pets. King may need antibiotics, antifungal medications and steroids to control his itching and any underlying issues. There is a chance that the leaf he ate may have caused some mild gastroenteritis that led to a bit of soft stool or could be coincidental if he has any intestinal parasites. A vet should check his stool sample for parasites. If his stool is slightly soft but he is otherwise acting normally, you can also try a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken and white rice for a few days before transitioning back to his normal puppy food.

My 9-week-old puppy has dandruff, scabs, and soft stool. What's wrong?

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