My rescued pug isn't gaining weight. Could it be fleas or worms?

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Why is my pug not gain wight he was cover in flea when we rescued him dose that have to donwoth anything. Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 6 months old | 15 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Stumpy is very cute! Fleas would be an unlikely cause of him to not gain weight, I would be concerned he has intestinal worms. Those would cause him to not gain weight. I would have him seen by a vet, and bring along a fecal sample with you. The vet can examine his feces to see if he does have worms, and can prescribe a deworming treatment for him.

My rescued pug isn't gaining weight. Could it be fleas or worms?

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