Pugs are strong willed delicate breed. They are the loving lot and require to be cared.
The pugs take more than usual time for regaining their normal sebaceous oil and moisture and thus made to bath when necessary. They have a peculiar body odor, but otherwise they are fine to be bathed over 1 - 3 month period. Care should be taken that the bathing water should be ideally be between 35 - 40 C.
Pugs have folds and wrinkles in their faces, so owners will often clean inside the creases to avoid irritation and infection. A soft tissue is an ideal choice for an alternate day cleaning and once a while (a week or a fortnight depending on the environment cleaning with a medical solution and cotton swab such as IPA - Isopropyl Alcohol is desirable). If cleaned with water it is suggested to pat it dry otherwise they are prone to fungal infection.
Like other dogs well trained pugs do faecal excretion at periodic interval, but are unable to pass some secretary juices through their glands in their Anal area. Cleaning these glands periodically ( Ideally every month is required) otherwise they could smell of a peculiar odor and also leaves the pet in pain.
Pugs can suffer from necrotizing meningoencephalitis (NME), also known as pug dog encephalitis (PDE), an inflammation of the brain and meninges. NME also occurs in other small dogs, such as Maltese, Chihuahua and other breeds. There is no known cause and cure for NME / PDE, which is believed to be an inherited disease and pets usually die or have to be put to sleep within a few months of onset. PUGs between 4 months and seven years of age are susceptible to NME / PDE.
Puggy's cute little fold-over ears make a great hiding place for dirt and grime.The one thing you don't want to have inside your Pug's ears is an ear infection. Infections hurt and itch, and your Pug may be scratching and rubbing to alleviate the discomfort. If it's really bad, he or she scratches them so hard that they bleed.
Besides good old-fashioned dirt and a buildup of regular ear wax, allergies and other conditions (such as hypothyroidism, overactive adrenal glands, diabetes, or ear mites) can also be the culprits responsible for your Pug's ear infections. It takes only a minute to flip over the top of one of Puggy's ear flaps to check inside to see whether anything funny is going on in there. You want to see healthy ears, which are slightly pink and not red. Red means trouble and an infection.
With Pug ears, you can smell a problem before you see it. Your nose picks it up right away. A brown or black waxy buildup down inside the ear canal accumulates and sends off a very earthy, but somewhat nasty, odor. It's your cue to enter your Pug's ear, stage left (or right), and clean up the act.
The pugs take more than usual time for regaining their normal sebaceous oil and moisture and thus made to bath when necessary. They have a peculiar body odor, but otherwise they are fine to be bathed over 1 - 3 month period. Care should be taken that the bathing water should be ideally be between 35 - 40 C.
Pugs have folds and wrinkles in their faces, so owners will often clean inside the creases to avoid irritation and infection. A soft tissue is an ideal choice for an alternate day cleaning and once a while (a week or a fortnight depending on the environment cleaning with a medical solution and cotton swab such as IPA - Isopropyl Alcohol is desirable). If cleaned with water it is suggested to pat it dry otherwise they are prone to fungal infection.
Like other dogs well trained pugs do faecal excretion at periodic interval, but are unable to pass some secretary juices through their glands in their Anal area. Cleaning these glands periodically ( Ideally every month is required) otherwise they could smell of a peculiar odor and also leaves the pet in pain.
Pugs can suffer from necrotizing meningoencephalitis (NME), also known as pug dog encephalitis (PDE), an inflammation of the brain and meninges. NME also occurs in other small dogs, such as Maltese, Chihuahua and other breeds. There is no known cause and cure for NME / PDE, which is believed to be an inherited disease and pets usually die or have to be put to sleep within a few months of onset. PUGs between 4 months and seven years of age are susceptible to NME / PDE.
Puggy's cute little fold-over ears make a great hiding place for dirt and grime.The one thing you don't want to have inside your Pug's ears is an ear infection. Infections hurt and itch, and your Pug may be scratching and rubbing to alleviate the discomfort. If it's really bad, he or she scratches them so hard that they bleed.
Besides good old-fashioned dirt and a buildup of regular ear wax, allergies and other conditions (such as hypothyroidism, overactive adrenal glands, diabetes, or ear mites) can also be the culprits responsible for your Pug's ear infections. It takes only a minute to flip over the top of one of Puggy's ear flaps to check inside to see whether anything funny is going on in there. You want to see healthy ears, which are slightly pink and not red. Red means trouble and an infection.
With Pug ears, you can smell a problem before you see it. Your nose picks it up right away. A brown or black waxy buildup down inside the ear canal accumulates and sends off a very earthy, but somewhat nasty, odor. It's your cue to enter your Pug's ear, stage left (or right), and clean up the act.
Check your Pug's ears every day. Doing so helps you catch any problems before they get any worse. You want to make sure that the insides of his ears feel warm to the touch but aren't bright red. A few cleanings can clear up most ear infections within a few days, but you may want to take Puggy to the veterinarian if a problem persists.
If your Pug's ears aren't clearing up, he may have ear mites. These tiny pests live in the ear canal and wreak havoc with their constant irritation. Your veterinarian can prescribe a stronger cleaner for these unlucky creatures. No, ear infections and ear mites aren't contagious to other dogs or people.
Looking into Puggy's ears isn't a one-shot deal. It's a regular doggy job you have to keep repeating if your dog has problem ears. If you let a few days go by without checking his ears, don't be surprised if he's rubbing his ears on the carpet or scratching wildly at them. 
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