chandigarh the rising temperature and humidity has given rise to a new condition a of acne among the dogs city veterinarians claim of receiving an increased number of pets infested with bugs and flea according to city veterinarians the skin problems aggravate during the summer as the skin is more prone to such skin diseases dr a s toor a veterinarian from sector 26 advises that prevention is better than cure in such problems as it causes a lot of discomfort to the dog and surely a pet lover cannot see his pooch in such a situation this is the time when cases increase by 10 folds although this month such cases are not that high but the numbers would definitely increase by july the lack of awareness among pet lovers is the main cause behind pets acne this may make your dog suffer a lot of discomfort and pain this condition occurs when the oil glands on the dogs face get blocked resulting in pimples and acne you will notice the formation of blackheads and pimples on parts of its face such as the chin muzzle and lips these blackheads and pimples later become acne which makes the skin very itchy crusty and sore he said he added giving your dog bath with scabicidal shampoo once in three week can save your pooch from acne also apply tick powder and brush his body along with light brushing on face dr manoj chibber of sector 42 says that dog acne is curable if treated on time dogs with canine acne develop multiple comedones blackheads on their chin lips and muzzle plugs of debris made of natural substances such as keratin and sebum block the hair follicles causing focal swellings which can rupture to form scabs this is curable if treated on time he shared last year when my dog suffered with the problem of acne i was amazed to know that even dogs can have acne and it turned worse with the days making my beloved dog suffer from pain and irritation i took his best care until he was fit and healthy again this summers too i am taking special acre of him said aastha chopra a resident of sector 15 breeds most prone to acne acne typically occurs in big breeds with short coats like great dane mastiff doberman boxer and rottweiler it is common in small breed as well but big breeds are more at risk dos and donts keep your house and your dogs sleeping area clean clean the affected area daily use scabicidal shampoo once in a while to kill all the parasites in your poochs body never squeeze the pimples on your pooch herbs such as burdock root and red clover can also be given to your dog as tonics stick to food that is made especially for dogs instead of feeding homecooked and oily food