How to Stop My Chinese Pug From Shedding
A short-haired dog like a pug or Chinese pug cannot completely stop shedding, according to Compassionate Pug Rescue. New hairs are constantly growing and replacing dead hairs. Although shedding cannot be completely stopped, it can be greatly reduced in pugs. Baldness is not normal in pugs. If the pug gets bald patches or sheds to the point where the skin is showing, contact a vet. This could be a condition like ringworm, according to "The Doctor's Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats."
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Things You'll Need
- Dog bristle brush for short-haired dogs
- Dog grooming comb
- Dog grooming glove (if necessary)
Instructions
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Brush the pug every day in the same place to catch all of the loosened hairs. First brush with firm, deep strokes in the direction that the hair is growing. Then brush against the way the hair is growing. Use less pressure when brushing backwards as the sensation may feel peculiar to the pug. Brushing in this way better helps to eliminate dead hair, according to "The Doctor's Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats." If the brush is too awkward to use in this way, try a dog grooming comb. Finally, brush in the direction the hair is growing again.
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Check for bald patches or crusty skin while grooming. Be sure to concentrate on the pug's facial wrinkles because the dog cannot clean them. The brachycephalic or short nose prevents a pug from being able to clean its own face. If the owner does not wipe food or dirt particles from a pug's facial wrinkles every day, the pug will get facial fold dermatitis, which will require veterinary care to cure.
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Turn down the thermostat. Dogs kept in very warm conditions will shed more than ever, because living in excess heat can dry out the pug's skin and cause stress. Stressed dogs shed more than relaxed dogs.
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Tips & Warnings
It is normal for pugs to shed more in the spring and fall. These are the times when brushing is especially helpful to control where the shed hair goes so it is not coating every item in the home.
It is normal for unspayed female pugs to shed right after they have been in season beginning at 3 years of age.
If the pug is wriggly or has a difficult time sitting still for a full body brushing, get a grooming glove. This way as you pet the pug, you are also removing loose hair.
Never bathe a pug more than is absolutely necessary. Bathing will cause the pug to shed even more.
Never house a pug outside, no matter how bad shedding gets. Pugs cannot live outdoors.
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- Photo Credit Beautiful Pug image by Stana from Fotolia.com
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I sure do love my little pug, so sweet a nature and so loving a dog!
