I found a puppy. He looks unhealthy. What should I do to help him?

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Hi I found a puppy 2 days ago and I'm not sure of the breed or age I want to keep him but but I want to make sure that it's a good ideal cause he looks a little on the bad side. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 1lb

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

He looks pretty cute! It's hard to guess a puppy's breed from a couple pictures. It does look like he needs some care. His big belly may be caused by intestinal parasites, and he may have an infection or mange on his face (I can't see clearly). His coat is a little dull, but I am sure that would be a glossy brown after a few weeks of a good puppy food and a bath. I would recommend that you take him to the vet for a good checkup. They can test him for intestinal parasites and check for mange. They can also get him started on proper vaccinations to protect him against common puppy diseases.

I found a puppy. He looks unhealthy. What should I do to help him?

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