Quote Originally Posted by bethd
Hi, I recently adopted a 2 y.o. male pug. Two months ago, when he was originally rescured, he was treated for a skin disorder with antibiotics (he was sitting in his own urine at the shelter he was rescued from). Last month he had his anal sacs expressed (ew), and he was treated for flea infestation with Advantage and some flea pills.

He still scratches a lot and seems pretty miserable when he does. I bathe him once a week--could I be adding to the problem? Does anyone have any suggestions on good shampoos to use?

Thanks!

beth
Or the weekly bathings could be drying out your pugs skin causing him to scratch alot.