Found an injured, weak dog with parasites. What should I do now?

Good for you for taking in this little dog! Poor little pup definitely looks unwell! A severe flea infestation can cause anemia (low red blood cell count) due to the fleas consuming the dogs blood, which can lead to weakness and lethargy. Ideally, a dog that is unable to stand on its own should be examined by a vet immediately to assure that there are no significant underlying issues, such as fractures, injuries, or other systemic conditions. A quick bath could certainly help decrease the flea burden, which may make the pup feel a bit better, but is unlikely to be sufficient as the sole treatment. Bathing the dog in original Dawn dish soap can be helpful to kill adult fleas. Be sure to dry the dog thoroughly, as it may not be able to regulate its body temperature normally due to underlying disease conditions. The dog should also be started on a flea/tick preventative (such as Advantix, Nexgard or Bravecto) regularly. I hope that all goes well!

Hope needs to see a vet now, this is a medical emergency. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Best of luck.

This poor puppy! I would take him into your local SPCA. They can treat his fleas, take him into a vet for care, and can find a home for him when he's healthy. You can also see if there is a local dog rescue in your area to help you. I hope this helps!

He looks pretty cute! It's hard to guess a puppy's breed from a couple pictures. It does look like he needs some care. His big belly may be caused by intestinal parasites, and he may have an infection or mange on his face (I can't see clearly). His coat is a little dull, but I am sure that would be a glossy brown after a few weeks of a good puppy food and a bath. I would recommend that you take him to the vet for a good checkup. They can test him for intestinal parasites and check for mange. They can also get him started on proper vaccinations to protect him against common puppy diseases.

Search for animal rescues near you. You can just google or try adoptapet.com Some veterinary offices may know of rescues or may be able to offer humane euthanasia if he is sick. Keep looking for resources locally. Thanks for trying to help this guy

I think the best thing you can do for Batman is surrender him to a local animal shelter. They have vets on staff, who can diagnose the specific problems and make sure he gets the best treatment. Taking care of these strays and finding their owners is their main purpose. Also, he may be owned and they will be better able to help find his owner by scanning for a microchip and advertising him to the community. For now, it's best to keep the wound clean by flushing it with just normal water (do not use any soaps or antiseptics). Flush the wound(s) for five minutes twice a day. You can also apply an icepack to the swollen areas for 15 minutes twice a day to help decrease the swelling. I hope that helps and Batman gets treatment soon.

Poor pup. How lovely of you to want to take him in! He needs a physical exam, and the vet will likely want to do blood work and a urinalysis. The red eyes do need to be treated asap. I would take him into a vet today if possible.