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A pug is a dog ideal for a family. They have a gentle nature, they feel good in the apartment, and caring for a pug is simple.
In addition, pugs get along well with children and other pets. Are you going to have a pug? In this article, you will learn everything you need to ensure that your new pet grows healthy and happy.
Caring for a pug, like a dog of any other breed, includes a few simple rules:
Providing a comfortable environment
Even before choosing a pug, it is advisable to look after everything for him. You will need: a foam mattress, a collar (or harness), a metal comb, a comb.
Separately, it is worth mentioning that the skin and eyes of pugs require special care - special means for this are also worth buying in advance.
Having bought all of the above, you should choose a place in the apartment for a new pet. Ideally, this should be a nook with a moderate temperature. In no case should a pug puppy be locked in a room separate from the owners - in the first place, he must feel protected.
A pug is a very sociable dog, hard to endure loneliness, so you should often stroke it and take care. This is especially important in the first months of his life.
Pug feeding
It is necessary to start feeding a pug dog with the food that the breeder gave him. Do not immediately give the puppy new food - this can cause him discomfort and upset stomach. The best solution would be to gradually add new feed to the old one until the pug is comfortable and can switch to it. This rule should be followed throughout the life of your pet.
You can’t give the pug liquid food - it is not suitable for his stomach, and because of the special structure of the muzzle, it will be difficult for him to swallow it. It is worth giving preference to solid food - pugs best absorb it. The diet should be lean meat and milk, vegetables, herbs, containing all the vitamins and minerals necessary for the pug.
Do not forget that your little friend is strictly contraindicated in sweet, flour, fatty foods (pugs are prone to obesity), as well as any “human” food from your table. If you decide to feed the pug dry food - you should not save on it, and you need to choose high-quality breed food. After feeding, the bowl must be washed.
Care and walking
The pug’s ears become dirty without care. To prevent this, they need to be cleaned with cotton pads moistened with lotion. Toothbrushing is also necessary: the easiest way to remove plaque is to allow a toothbrush dipped in a three percent soda solution. While cleaning, gently hold the pug’s head and upper lip.
The claws should be looked after from an early age: in puppies, the claws are cut with manicure scissors, in an adult dog, with a clipper or a nipper. After trimming, you need to polish the claws with a nail file.
Particular attention should be paid to the eyes and folds of skin on the pug's face - they need to be inspected daily. If necessary, wipe the folds and corners of the eyes with a cotton swab moistened with water or a special tool.
Washing a pug faces a paddock. Dogs of this breed have a short smooth coat, and do not need frequent bathing - it will be enough two or three times a month. Strong molting can become the only problem, therefore combing a pug is necessary every day.
Daily walks and activity is one of the most important components of a pet’s health. When walking a pug, one should avoid both a lack of activity and long-distance hikes to which this breed is not adapted. The best option would be a middle ground - a little run and active games. It is better not to walk the pugs in the heat, since they can not stand it well, but in cold weather you can - the main thing is to choose a suitable jumpsuit for the pet.
Thus, observing a number of simple rules, you can ensure proper care and good health for your pug.
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