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Add Your PugThe Pug is social breed that generally enjoys being in the company of its human mate. In fact, Pugs actually look forward to human companionship which is why it's pretty easy to establish a grooming routine that'll keep your Pug healthy and looking his or her best.
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Who new our little pugs could shed so much?!?! Thankfully the FURminator helps take care of that undercoat with the greatest of ease!
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Human medical care advances all the time. We all know that medical costs keep climbing and most people couldn’t afford advanced medical care without insurance. As human medicine advances, so does veterinary medicine. Our dogs can now receive many of the same kinds of treatments that humans receive. Dogs are given MRIs, they receive long-term treatment for cancer, they can have prosthetic limbs, they are treated for diabetes. The list goes on and on. As these treatments become available, it raises the question of who can afford them? Can all dog owners afford to have blood transfusions for their dog? Can all dog owners afford to have a hip replacement for their arthritic dog? Maybe the answer is pet insurance.
Read more →Your Pug is a loving, affectionate little dog and you are probably the center of his world. So it's not surprising if he is a little put out when you leave the house without him. But there's a difference between this normal disappointment and a dog who truly can't cope with your absence.
Read more →Dental hygiene is just as important for your Pug's health as it is for yours. The only difference is that your Pug can't take care of its own teeth so this responsibility falls on your shoulders. Just like humans, a Pug's teeth and gums can succumb to disease so you need to put doggie dental hygiene at the top of your priory list.
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You should make sure that you have a vet that you can trust to care for your Pug. But how do you find a good vet? It’s not always easy.
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Like other dogs, your Pug needs to begin receiving his vaccinations when he’s a puppy. Before there were vaccinations for things like parvo and canine distemper, these diseases could wipe out thousands of pet dogs in an area during a short period of time. Even today many animal shelters can have serious outbreaks of parvo because they bring in stray animals who may be unvaccinated. It’s important to make sure that you always keep your Pug up-to-date on his shots.
Read more →Is there more to life than the daily walk? Yes, of course there is. Though the traditional walk is the most common form of exercise it’s not always possible. Sometimes your Pug may not be able to go for his walk or outdoor romp due to inclement weather. What if your Pug just wants to add some variety to his exercise routine? Why not try some of these exercise alternatives to bring the spring back in his step?
Read more →A big part of what makes Pugs so cute is all their wrinkles! After all, a Pug without wrinkles would be, well it would be a different breed. From its curvy little tail all the way to the tip of its pushed in nose, the Pug is a pretty unique dog. That doesn't come as any surprise, especially when you consider that over the years the Pug has been bred to look exactly the way it does. All this uniqueness requires a bit of unique care in order to keep your Pug healthy, happy and smelling good. But what about those wrinkles?
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Hot weather can adversely affect all short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds, including Pugs. You should to take special care with your Pug whenever you have him outdoors to ensure he does not develop heatstroke. Pugs aren’t really intended to be outdoor dogs. Because of their short noses and smaller air passages, they can’t cool air sufficiently when they’re confronted with hot weather. You’ll have to watch the weather and the thermometer closely whenever you take your Pug outdoors.
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