Black skin disease in pugs is a condition that can cause inflammation and darkening of the skin as well as balding. The dog may lose fur and suffer from minor skin irritation. In more extreme cases, medication and diet may be required to treat the condition.
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Causes
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Black skin disease can occur when your pug is severely overweight, hormonally imbalanced or is already genetically predisposed to the condition. The disease primarily targets males but may also affect females of the breed.
Symptoms
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If your pug has black skin disease, his coat will begin to thin and fall out at an early age. Shortly after, hyperpigmentation or darkening of the skin will occur.
Identification
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Black skin disease is often mistaken for other types of skin infections because the symptoms can be very similar. There are a number of tests your veterinarian can run on your pug to determine whether or not it has black skin disease.
Treatment
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Your veterinarian will decide which treatment is best for your pug. In most cases, diet, hormonal therapy or steroids are used to keep your pet's black skin disease under control.
Effects
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Generally, black skin disease is not considered to be life-threatening. While it may cause your pet minor discomfort, it poses no threat to its overall health.
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