Things You'll Need:
- Pug
- Patience
- Cleanser
- Q-tips
- Food
- De-shedding Brush
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Step 1
The first step in properly caring for the Pug breed is to make sure that their wrinkles are well maintained and cleaned. Most Pug breeds have a wrinkle right above their noses, this makes for a basic catch-all for dirt, and dust.It is very important to clean this area, so that your Pug will not get sick, or develop mold in that area since it gets damp and moist. In order to get this yuck out, using Q-tips are the best way since it is a small area. Use the Q-tip with either mild soap or cleanser that you can buy from a pet store. You do not need to use a lot of product to clean the area, just make sure to get the dirt out. You would try to use this same method when trying to clean out their ears. Nutri-Vet Ear Cleanser is what I recommend, it can be bought at any Pets Mart and it only cost around $5 per bottle.
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Step 2
The next step in caring for a Pug breed, would be to try to control all that shedding!Most people do not realize this about the Pug breed, but most Pugs have two different layers of hair to protect them.Some different types of Pugs have more than two, however the Morrison breed Pug, like mine pictured, has two.There are a few tips to helping to better control all the shedding. One would be to get some brand of a general de-shedding brush for dogs. It would depend on how thick the dog's hair is, on what type and size to get. You would need to brush your Pug a few times per week. This allows not only for the loose hair to fall out, but also helps to better control the dander in their hair. Another tip that I have found to help, would be to give them baths in oatmeal. The same oatmeal that you eat, you can soak in a tub and bathe them in it. This allows for the hair to be very smooth, and takes out any loose hair.
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Step 3
Last step to getting your Pug on a healthy weight would be if the Pug is underweight use cottage cheese. This helps to not only add weight, but vitamins and minerals also. If the Pug is overweight, take them on short walks daily. Remember Pugs are more easily exposed to heat stroke, so use caution on hot days.
Comments
nancycarol said
on 7/29/2009 I discovered your article while on Bossypants profile, and had to take a look. I have owned a sweet Pug for 10 years now, queen of the house! and yours is the best writing I've seen on how to take good care of them. Thanks 5*R
bossypants said
on 7/29/2009 I love your avatar photo. My friend had a Pug we dearly loved. He adored eating vegetables and would actually tear up if we didn't share carrots and broccoli with him! Great weight control! Adorable pups! Thanks!