Facial fold pyoderma, also known as skin fold dermatitis, is common in breeds with pronounced skin folds, such as Bulldogs, Frenchies, Sharpei’s,Pugs, etc. 🐾 These folds create warm, moist environments that promote bacterial and yeast overgrowth, leading to inflammation and infection ☹️ Symptoms to watch for: •Redness/irritation within the fold •Weird Smell •Discharge •Excessive scratching/rubbing of the face •Anything else that seems like it shouldn’t be there 😂 Preventive care tips 👇🏽 •Ensure folds are thoroughly dried after cleaning to prevent moisture buildup. •If your pet is prone to infections 👉🏽Clean facial folds daily with veterinarian-recommended antiseptic wipes (containing chlorhexidine, ketoconazole, etc— ask your vet for your pets specific needs) •For some patients 👉🏽Maintain a healthy weight to reduce the depth of skin folds. Early intervention and ongoing maintenance is key to your pets comfort and worsening conditions! Because guess what… these can get so bad where we need to surgically remove their skin.. aka a FACE LIFT. Let’s prevent your pets from having to get plastic surgery before you 😘😉👍🏽!!!
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