Pugs have been long known as wash and wear little dogs with the good
fortune of having minimal grooming requirements. While these delightful
little compact dogs may not need the grooming of a toy poodle, they still
have their own grooming needs.
For the Pug the grooming includes keeping their nails trimmed, which I
recommend you cut them once a week to keep them nice and short. Be
careful not to cut the quick and make them bleed. You can use regular
dog clippers or a nifty little tool called a Dremel, which uses sandpaper
disks to grind the nail down. Use whichever your Pug is most
comfortable with. However, don't expect complete compliance as I
have yet to meet a Pug that enjoys having it's nails trimmed.
Another grooming requirement for the Pug is to clean the fold of their
nose roll daily or every other day. I use a unscented baby wipe to do
this. Simply, wipe out the deep fold and if this will help keep it clean and
keep bacteria and yeast at bay. If you find that your Pug's nose roll
appears slightly irratated you can sprinkle a little Gold Bond powder in
it. Just be sure to avoid getting any in the Pugs eyes. If your Pugs nose
roll has a foul odor or looks red and inflamed, seek counsel with your
Vet as this could indicate an infection.
Pugs can be prone to having dry skin, so in order to avoid over drying
their skin I recommend you not bathe them more than once a week. I
prefer to bathe them every other week and use a nice coat conditioner
made for dogs. Unless your Pug wallows in mud or comes in contact with
something foul smelling, there really isn't a need to bathe them more
often. After bathing try and minimize the use of a blow dryer as this
will dry out their coat and skin even more. Instead hand dry them with a
towel and if it's warm outside let them run and play afterward. Never
let a damp Pug outside after a bath if it's cold.
Clean your Pugs ears at least once a week. If your Pug is prone to
excessive build up in it's ears your Vet may recommend cleaning it's
ears more often. Use a ear cleaning solution found at most pet supply
stores or one provided by your Vet. Squirt the ear solution into the ear
and rub the ear so it loosens any debri. Next take a unscented baby
wipe and gently wipe out the debri.As part of your grooming regiment,
it's important to check your Pugs eyes for any scratches. If you notice
your Pug "winking" or one of his eyes is watering more than usual, it
could mean that he may have scratched his eye. Some eye injuries are
very obvious and you can see a milky white area on the eye, while others
are not so obvious. If you suspect an eye injury take your Pug to your
Vet immediately. Additionally, run your hands over your Pugs body daily
to make sure you don't feel any unusual lumps or bumps. Since Pugs
can't do self exams like women can, it's important that we do this for
them. This is particular important for the Pug that is getting on in years
so that we can watch for any benign or malignant lumps that may appear.
While not all that common, it's just a good idea to check them over. In
doing so, you will also be checking for burrs or ticks that may have
attached themselves to your Pug during your last jaunt in the woods.
We are not Veterinarians, just fellow Pug owners ourselves. If you ever
suspect a problem with your Pug, always consult your Veterinarian.
Kelle Arvay is owned by several show Pugs and writes about life with them on her
blog: http://www.journeywithpugs.blogspot.com © Copyright 2008 www.ArvayPugs.com
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