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Because pugs have been selectively bred by humans over centuries for a certain look and behavior, they tend to have special needs. |
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Skin: pugs seem to have skin allergies more often than other breeds of dogs. They can be sensitive to certain soaps and chemicals. Use only a mild, antiallergenic soap when bathing. |
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Demodectic Mites: these are mites that live in the hair follicles of some dogs. Most dogs are not allergic to them and never have a problem. But some breeds of dogs such as border collies and pugs seem to have a higher incidence of having a slower immunity to the mites and can develop a rash (it's not contagious). This is easily determined by a skin-scraping under a microscope. It's also easily taken care of by using a special shampoo that's available from your vet, such as Chlorhexiderm©. Most dogs develop an immunity to the mite by 2-years-old. |
| Although pugs are short-haired dogs, they can shed voluminous amounts of hair. A pug should be brushed once a day, which still won't help much. So, if you're bothered by dog hair on everything or you like to wear a lot of dark clothing, you might want to re-think owning a pug. | |
| Health Guarantee & Sales Contract | Pugs were bred to have a more human-looking face, hence the short nose. While this is a cute look (we think) it has its problems for the dogs. If you aren't careful in choosing a pug puppy, you may end up with a puppy that has sinuses too short to breathe properly. This is an easy fix by a qualified veterinarian, but can be quite expensive. All pugs snort and snore, but you'll want to try to choose a puppy that doesn't seem to be gasping for air. |
| Pugs are also somewhat prone to upper-respiratory infections. The first symptoms are usually lethargy and sneezing. We recommend a 7 to 10 day regime of antibiotics, such as Amoxicillin, to knock out the infection. Dosage is about 10ml per pound every 8 to 12 hours depending on severity. | |
| Pugs can also be bothered by certain unavoidable atmospheric conditions, such as high summer humidity. They can also be allergic to air-borne pollen. Keep your pug inside on very hot, humid days. A seasonal shot of cortisone (except in pregnant females) can help alleviate pollen allergies. | |
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