My pug has a smelly, itchy rash. Vet is closed, what can I do?

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Hello, my pug has red skin rash with hives, our vet treated him with steroids which he completed 2 weeks ago and the rash and hives are back. Our vet is closed for the holidays is there anything I can do until the vet gets back. My pug is smelly and itchy. Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | neutered | 28 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

You could bathe him with a medicated dog shampoo and see if that helps. If not, he should be examined by a veterinarian for treatment. He may need an antibiotic, anti-histamine, and/or a steroid to help treat the rash and hives. You should talk to your back about keeping him on an anti-histamine long-term to prevent the rash from developing in the future. If your veterinarian is closed for a while, you may want to find a vet that is open so treatment can be started as soon as possible.

My pug has a smelly, itchy rash. Vet is closed, what can I do?

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