Why is my pug losing fur and has dandruff-like skin issues?

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I have a pug of 3 years old. Chubby,Male. Avtually it started when he was 2 years old. I noticed his fur coming off and dandruff like lessions formation. People saying its kinda fungal blood line disorder and cant be treated. I need my Chubby like other normal pugs. He is so obedient and i cant loose him. Ypu can see his fur coming off from his legs and neck. Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 8 months old | 26.4 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Chubby! He is SOO cute! I think Chubby should see a vet. I am not familiar with an incurable fungal skin infection in pugs. Possible causes are: bacterial skin infection, demodex, or ring worm. I would have a skin scrape done to check for mites and then put him on an oral flea and tick medication like Nexgard, Simparica and Bravecto which also kills demodex. I would submit sample for a fungal culture to rule out ring worm. If he has a bacterial skin infection then antibiotics are used. I hope this helps and I wish Chubby a speedy recovery!

Why is my pug losing fur and has dandruff-like skin issues?

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