My pug has a smelly, itchy rash. Vet is closed, what can I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | neutered | 28 lbs
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
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Published on December 28th, 2016
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.
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Published on November 6th, 2017
It looks like he could have a skin infection and/or an allergic dermatitis. You could bathe him with antibacterial dog shampoo and see if that helps. Otherwise, have him examined by a vet for treatment. He might need an antibiotic, anti-histamine, corticosteroid, and/or other medications to treat.
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Published on March 22nd, 2019
Poor Boo Bear! Allergies, skin mites or thyroid conditions are all possible and they all look the same clinically. Unfortunately Benadryl may not be enough. That area on his paw is really irritated and is showing chronic changes. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for dogs and can continue using an antihistamine but it may not be enough. A trip to your veterinarian can help to rule out mites and thyroid disease. The doctor also has better medications that will keep him more comfortable. The veterinarian may also discuss ruling out food allergy. Environmental allergies can be controlled as well with immunotherapy. You have to first know what you are dealing with though to get appropriate treatment. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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Published on June 2nd, 2019
If this rash has been present for more than a week or two I’d recommend seeing your vet. It looks like it could be a skin infection, which would usually be secondary to something like allergies. I’d recommend making sure Luca is on a good flea preventative and then you could try bathing with a shampoo containing chlorhexidine every other day for about 3 treatments. If it’s not clearing up he should see a vet - oral medication might be necessary.
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