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My pug has acne. What are the best treatments and prevention tips?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | neutered | 2 months and 2 days old | 17 lbs

Any recommendations for pug acne?

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on July 13th, 2017

Make sure you are using stainless steel food and water bowls. Then wipe the area twice a day with stridex pads. If there are several pustules and scabs then I would contact your vet for antibiotics in order to help it get under control. Once under control, you can add the Stridex pads to help maintain it. I hope this helps!

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