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Pug shedding and facial acne? Dogs are usually seasonal shedders; however if kept in climate controlled conditions they, like humans, may shed year round. There are now products out that proclaim to reduce shedding (ex. LoShed, Sedgard). Their effectiveness runs about 50:50. Bmshing, regular grooming, and high quality diet seem to help the best. Controlling skin infections, allergies, and dry skin are a mm4 as well Faity acid supplementation topically andlor orally is proving quite helpful in controlling skin problems that lead to excessive scratching and shedding. As for facial acne - - Pugs are predisposed to facial fold and tail fold infections (pyoderma) due to their skin wrinkles. A infection occurs these areas must be clean and DRY. Benzol peroxide shampow aid in flushing ogg the infected hair follicles and have antibacterial capabilities. If the problem continues a trip to the veterinarian is warranted to rule out allergy and fungal infection complications. In chronic cases, an oral antibiotic will also be necessary (based on culture and sensitivities) in addition to topical therapy. Sulphur, tar and oxydex shampoos can aid in prevention of pyodermas and are less harsh than benzol peroxide and surgical scrub preparations. |