My 5-month pug puppy is itchy, thin, and pooping a lot. What to do?

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Hello my pug is around 5 months old he is having lot of itching and lies too In a week how many times should I give him bath? And he does a lot of shit even when I give him food only twice and is thin too what should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | 3 months and 14 days old

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

I would try not to bathe him too often as it could make his skin worse. I would try to find a shampoo that is for puppies and oatmeal based. I would bathe him once every 7-14 days unless he gets dirty or instructed by a vet after he has been examined. I would also make sure he is on a high quality flea prevention. The best place to look is at your local vet clinic. You can also try Benadryl twice a day. See link below. You can also start him fish oil or omega 3 fatty acids. With him being a puppy, they usually do poop a lot. It could be just because he is a puppy, but if he has any intestinal parasites, this could explain how thin he is and how much he is going to the bathroom. I would have you vet take a look at him poop sample and make sure there aren't any parasites that they need to get rid of. I would also start to increase the amount of food you are feeding him to help increase his weight. Also, make sure he is on a puppy food. Your vet should be able to look at him and tell you how much to feed him daily. I would continue to feed him twice a day. I hope this helps!

My 5-month pug puppy is itchy, thin, and pooping a lot. What to do?

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