Why is my puppy peeing frequently, shedding, and breaking out in hives?

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My puppy is frequently peeing and sometimes doesn’t realize that he’s doing it. He’s also shedding a lot and has about two hives under his belly and one by his ribs. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 10 months and 20 days old | 35 lbs

Shaneez Wallani, DVM · Accepted Answer

King's urinary symptoms could be due to a urinary tract infection, crystals in the urine, stones in the urinary tract, a mass, endocrine disease, or toxin ingestion. It is important that you have King seen by a veterinarian to help determine the cause of the signs and to start treatment. If you notice him straining to urinate/unable to produce urine, this is a medical emergency and can be life threatening, so he needs to be seen by a vet right away. Skin lesions can be caused by bacterial, parasitic or fungal infection, dietary or environmental allergies or sensitivities, immune system disorders, or a combination of the above. I recommend having King seen by your veterinarian to help determine the cause of the lesions you’ve noticed and to make sure they are treated appropriately. The vet will likely want to look at a sample from the area under the microscope to determine if there is an infection and to figure out what medication is appropriate for treatment. In the meantime, you can bathe King in hypoallergenic shampoo for dogs to clean the area, but this will likely not resolve the lesions.

Why is my puppy peeing frequently, shedding, and breaking out in hives?

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