How to Get Pugs' Hair to Grow Back

Hair loss in a pug can be caused by a medical problem or by skin irritation. A veterinarian should always be consulted about hair loss in your dog, to rule out any health issues. In the absence of a known medical problem, home treatments can be used to treat hair loss. It is common for pugs to have very sensitive skin. Allergies and skin irritations are often the cause of hair loss.

Things You'll Need

  • Flea comb
  • Oatmeal shampoo
  • Aloe vera gel
  • Cotton swab
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Instructions

    • 1

      Take your pug to a veterinarian to rule out any health conditions or dermatological conditions that may be causing the hair loss. Hair loss can be a sign of a vitamin deficiency, a bacterial infection, mange or other health condition. A veterinarian will provide directions for treatment for these conditions, as well as prescribe any necessary medications.

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      Kill any fleas and flea eggs by gently combing your pug's fur with a flea comb. Pugs are commonly allergic to flea bites. Even one tiny flea can cause skin irritation that leads to fur loss. A flea comb is a non-toxic, effective and non-irritating flea control method. Use the flea comb daily until you are sure that your dog does not have any fleas or flea eggs on him.

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      Remove your pug's collar if the fur loss is around the neck area. The collar may be rubbing the skin, causing irritation and hair loss.

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      Discontinue the use of any perfumed shampoos, dog perfumes, carpet cleaners and anything else you can think of that might be causing contact dermatitis.

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      Wash your pug in warm water with an oatmeal shampoo for sensitive skin. Oatmeal soothes irritated skin and relieves itching. Do not give your dog a bath more than once a month unless directed to do so by a veterinarian. Frequent baths can cause skin irritation.

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      Apply aloe vera gel daily to the hair loss area. Aloe soothes skin irritations and the gel has natural anti-fungal properties.

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      Clean between skin folds, using a cotton swab and warm water. Be gentle when cleaning skin folds; the areas are sensitive. The deep folds on a pug's face and tail area provide the perfect warm environment for bacteria and fungi to flourish. If hair loss is around the skin fold areas, dirt and bacteria or fungus may have caused a minor skin infection. Clean those areas daily with a cotton swab and warm water until the infection clears up and the hair starts to regrow. If the infection does not clear up after a few days of daily cleanings, take your pug to see a veterinarian--a prescription cream may be necessary to treat the infection.

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      Put your pug on an allergy elimination diet if none of the topical treatments solve the hair loss problem. The hair loss may be caused by food allergies. Dogs can develop sudden allergies to foods that they have eaten problem-free all of their lives. Discuss the diet with your veterinarian before you proceed. In an allergy elimination diet, you feed your dog a food that contains a small list of ingredients. Usually you choose ingredients that your dog has never eaten, such as duck or venison. Every couple of weeks, you slowly add a new ingredient to the diet, to try and figure out which food item your dog is allergic to.