How to Clean the Nose of a Pekingese

The Pekingese is a legendary toy dog breed that derived its name from the ancient Chinese city of Peking. This intelligent and playful dog has a stocky, lion-like countenance and makes an loyal companion pet. Pekingese have short, flat faces, which makes them susceptible to breathing problems. These dogs also have a large wrinkle surrounding the nose area that you should keep clean and dry to prevent bacterial infection. Regular cleaning of your Pekingese̵7;s nose area will prevent it from experiencing additional breathing problems.

Things You'll Need

  • Towel
  • Ear buds
  • Antibacterial soap
  • Cornstarch
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Instructions

    • 1

      Wipe your dog̵7;s nose with a damp towel every day to get rid of any body fluids that may be present on its nose.

    • 2

      Prepare a soap solution by mixing a little water with some antibacterial soap. Dip an ear bud in the soap solution and gently run it all over the wrinkle surrounding your dog̵7;s nose. Run the ear bud horizontally across the wrinkle, to prevent it from accidentally entering your dog̵7;s eye.

    • 3

      Gently pat the nose wrinkle dry with a clean and dry towel. Apply a little cornstarch to the tip of a clean ear bud and run it across the wrinkle. The cornstarch absorbs any moisture that may be present and ensures the area surrounding your dog̵7;s nose is moisture-free.