8 week old bully with runny nose/itchy ear

Submitted by stefanie0597 on March 14, 2012 - 5:49pm

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My 8 wk old has a runny nose. should i be concerned? he also itches his right ear A LOT! there is no discharge or gunk inside. please calm my nerves!

Sounds like it's probably allergies

Submitted by Shannon and Winston on March 14, 2012 - 5:51pm.

Are you feeding your pup a good quality grain free food? Are you also giving filtered water (from a Brita or similar) to drink? My allergies are out of control this spring...so it would not be surprising if your pup might have some seasonal itchy ears/runny nose.

Is the runny nose clear? If it has any color to it that is concerning. If you're feeding grain free food, and giving filtered water it might be worth talking to your vet about the possibility of seasonal allergies.

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Thanks Shannon. We are

Submitted by stefanie0597 on March 14, 2012 - 5:58pm.

Thanks Shannon. We are feeding him Royal Canine AND this lamb and rice formula that the breeder gave us. We are trying to ween him off the lamb formula nad onto RC. It is clear thankfully. We are not filtering the water- should we???????

Filtered water helps ALOT with Tear Stains etc

Submitted by RARett on March 14, 2012 - 6:05pm.

Something as simple as a Brita filter pitcher, is amazing with bullies - you dont need to buy bottled water (unless you personally wont drink your local water)

Royal Canine, I've heard good and bad about - mostly say its a 'marketing ploy' for their 'bulldog' food (its a different shape?) Investigate the options :) and there are alot better people to give advice on small puppies than me.

However... PICTURE OF PUPPIES are LOVED on the Main Board ! :) :) :)

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for sure filtered water will

Submitted by Pegsy on March 14, 2012 - 7:45pm.

for sure filtered water will make a difference and as for food there are a variety of good foods for

puppies...i too haven't heard the greatest about royal canine...good luck and yes pls post pics of

ypu lil one!!!

Usually don't see allergies in a pup that small

Submitted by Jacinda and the... on March 15, 2012 - 1:59am.

When did you get the puppy from the breeder? If you haven't taken the pup to the Vet yet for a wellness check then you should do so immediately.

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