Posted by ali s. hussein on April 30, 1998 at 00:12:08:

In Reply to: Re: Stinky nose! posted by Renee Beddome on January 12, 1998 at 07:50:04:

> > We have a peke and just noticed the fold above his nose is all stinky and yucky. We gently put a piece of cotton in and it came out a slight pink color (blood?) and it stinks terribly. When he comes near us we can smell the foul odor and are wondering how/when the fold above the nose is supposed to be cleaned. Any suggestions? Thank you!

> You can try putting witchhazel in it. I have not tried it myself but
> another breeder told me what she used. I wipe the fold daily to protect
> it from irration among other things. I also use a little powder, careful not
> to get it into the eyes, that is if the fold is wet.
> The wrinkle fold should be cleaned daily. I would suggest you take
> your peke to the vet's and get him to give you some ointment to be put
> inside so your peke does not get any infection.