sazzyv1010
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found this pup, apparently abandoned, on a northern reserve in Canada. There are no vets here, and so we can't very well ask anybody for help.
It is very young - i guess about 6 weeks. It was very hungry when we found it and for all the dogs that are producing milk around here we can't find one that will nurse it.
It seems to have bites or sores on its belly, they have a red ring with a black dot in the center. need help diagnosing the severity of these sores and possible treatments.
Also, I am open to advice and criticism regarding looking after this dog. Ive had a dog before but not a puppy this young.
Thanks for your help
EDIT: Thanks everybody for the help. The dog isnt staying with me but after feeding it, its looking a lot happier. I think the spots were just sand fly bites from sleeping in the sand outside all the time (I believe this because the spots have dissipated since giving her a bath and there are none of the telltale signs of ringworm i.e. hair loss). Im gonna keep feeding it and if it chooses to stick around, i may adopt it in the end.
It is very young - i guess about 6 weeks. It was very hungry when we found it and for all the dogs that are producing milk around here we can't find one that will nurse it.
It seems to have bites or sores on its belly, they have a red ring with a black dot in the center. need help diagnosing the severity of these sores and possible treatments.
Also, I am open to advice and criticism regarding looking after this dog. Ive had a dog before but not a puppy this young.
Thanks for your help
EDIT: Thanks everybody for the help. The dog isnt staying with me but after feeding it, its looking a lot happier. I think the spots were just sand fly bites from sleeping in the sand outside all the time (I believe this because the spots have dissipated since giving her a bath and there are none of the telltale signs of ringworm i.e. hair loss). Im gonna keep feeding it and if it chooses to stick around, i may adopt it in the end.