A pug’s face is incredibly cute with all of his wrinkles and his bright dark globular eyes. Dogs with wrinkles or facial folds need extra care. The best time to wash a pug’s face is when he is calm. He will thank you with a cute underbite smile.
Step 1
Wash your hands with soap and water and dry them thoroughly. This removes any bacteria or germs that may be on your hands.
Step 2
Fill a cup with lukewarm water from the sink. Set the cup and cotton swabs on a table near a chair or couch.
Step 3
Open a jar of petroleum jelly and set it near your other cleaning supplies.
Step 4
Place your pug in your lap on the couch or chair. Turn him on your lap so he is facing you.
Step 5
Dip a cotton swab into the warm water. Slightly open a fold of skin above his nose with your forefinger and thumb. Wipe out the fold with a cotton swab. Clean each fold above his nose and on his face in this manner using a new damp cotton swab for each fold.
Step 6
Extend a forefinger and wrap it in a dry washcloth. Gently dry each fold to remove any excess moisture between the wrinkles. Move your finger to another dry area of the washcloth to dry each fold thoroughly.
Step 7
Dip a cotton swab into petroleum jelly to secure a small amount on the tip. Insert the cotton swab into the fold directly above your pug’s nose on one side. Gently apply a thin layer throughout this fold.
Step 8
Give your pug lots of praise and loving for his patience and supply him with a dog treat.
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Tips
- Applying petroleum jelly in a pug’s nose fold protects it from excess moisture from eye drainage. Skin that remains damp can lead to infections.
- Clean your pug’s face once a day to remove debris, food or dried tears that accumulate in his facial folds. Excess debris or moisture in his folds leads to skin infections.
- A young pug may not be too cooperative when you start cleaning his face, but after several daily cleanings he should be more receptive to the process.
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