wantsapuppy Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 So after reading a thread here about a neo mastiff I looked them up to see what they'd looked like. Any way it kind of got me thinking would dog like this and sharpeis and an other wrinkly dog for that matter have a tendency to get skin infections from the rolls of skin. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 YES! I would say that over 90% of the Peis and Neos we see at work have skin fold pyoderma or some other sort of skin irritation. Pugs and Pekes also get it in their nose folds. And when you add in colour dilution, as is so popular with Peis and Neos, well the result is not pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Yes, what Kirty said. Also wrinkles and folds need to be cleaned fairly frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumof4girls Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 So after reading a thread here about a neo mastiff I looked them up to see what they'd looked like. Any way it kind of got me thinking would dog like this and sharpeis and an other wrinkly dog for that matter have a tendency to get skin infections from the rolls of skin. ? Wow I was actually thinking after reading the same Neo thread that a neo was a leaner taller dog lol never would have thought he looked like that.. :-) All these breeds I am being introduced to on here it is quite delightful :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 In the right home they won't have too much trouble at all. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I have a dogue de bordeaux and have never had a problem with his wrinkles. They get dirt trapped in there but because he's on a decent diet I dont find infections at all. High grain and cheap diets seem to be the perpetrators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Plus poorly bred dogs, which we see a lot of. And owners who don't have a clue their dog has skin fold pyo - despite the fact that you can often smell them when the walk in! *pukes* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 As I said in the right home ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Yes, what Kirty said. Also wrinkles and folds need to be cleaned fairly frequently. This is a myth. The wrinkles move with the dog so it is not like dirt is getting trapped anywhere. Shar Pei do get a lot of skin complaints, but it has nothing to do with wrinkles and more to do with breeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajtek Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I find that wrinkles need a little maintenance. Usually a daily wipe with something like curash wipes or tissue is sufficient to remove dirt or moisture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I barely touch my pugs nose roll. Only after a bath to make sure it's dry. We've never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogie Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Yes, what Kirty said. Also wrinkles and folds need to be cleaned fairly frequently. This is a myth. The wrinkles move with the dog so it is not like dirt is getting trapped anywhere. Shar Pei do get a lot of skin complaints, but it has nothing to do with wrinkles and more to do with breeding. +1 for this Cat, we have 2 Pei and their skin issues are not related directly to the wrinkles at all. Our boy has some skin issues but other than a couple of weeks in the height of Summer when he does suffer it can easily be controlled with diet and a good flea and bath routine. We never wipe their wrinkles, just their drooly, messy mouths after eating and that is mostly to save the couch! No idea about the other breeds though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Some wrinkles might move, but many don't get enough air circulating and folds are often full of crap due to rubbing, trapped heat, and guck. Google skin fold pyoderma - it is not a myth at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogie Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Sorry Kirty,I didn't mean to imply the condition is a myth - just that often with Pei there is the perception that you have to constantly wipe their wrinkles - that is not generally true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 ThaT is what I was referring to as well. Mine gets washed once a week and I wipe her mouth after messy meals. But i am not cleaning her folds all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyra Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 They can be prone to skin conditions, but as previously mentioned, that tends to be brought on by diet or just bad care (ie lack of bathes, flea control etc.) more than anything else. My Pei is incredibly rolly, and we don't need to clean his wrinkles or anything to that effect. His chin does need drying after he drinks, but none of this wipes between the wrinkles. None of the foster pei I've had , have needed any cleaning of the wrinkles so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajtek Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) ...that tends to be brought on by diet or just bad care (ie lack of bathes, flea control etc.) more than anything else. Wow - certainly does not apply to our household. Edited February 4, 2012 by HonBun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyra Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 (edited) By diet I mean even slight food allergies/intolerances can make Pei skin itchy - especially high protein it seems. It may depend on the weather/climate where you are maybe? Just relaying my experiences. :) Edited February 5, 2012 by Alyra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I was under the impression that folds and wrinkles can cause "hot spots" and that these were often a cause of concern in some animals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajtek Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 You are correct LizT. We have never had a 'hot spot' but I cannot stand the dirt that collects in their folds. An easy morning routine (eyes, nose roll & bum) removes possibility of infection and keeps my bullies smelling sweet. It's really no trouble at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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