My pug has itchy skin, fur loss, and black scabs. Is it a skin issue?

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I have a 6 year old pug I’ve noticed dimpling in his fur and when I run my hand across it his fur is very loose and black scab like bits when fur comes away . Underneath him looks darker than usual but pink in the middle and I can see he’s loosing fur due to it . I’ve checked no fleas, he’s very itchy And miserable with it . Could it be skin infection ? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 3 months old

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Those spots on Pugsy could be several things including fleas (even if you don;t see them, they could be present), allergies, skin mites, bacterial infection or endocrine disease. Because these lesions are pretty wide spread, I recommend to have him examined as soon as the vet can get him in. Until then, there are a couple things you can do at home and they can help but they may not address the underlying cause. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for dogs, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing his diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. You can wash the lesions once a day (not his whole body, just the lesions). Also protect the area from trauma by having your pup wear an elizabethan collar at all times. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My pug has itchy skin, fur loss, and black scabs. Is it a skin issue?

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