An animal expert covers what pugs need to stay healthy: the right food, exercise routines, grooming habits, and how to handle the breed's common health problems. Learn how to keep your pug happy and living longer.
The breed known as the pea or pug originated in China, although it is currently a very popular dog in many countries. Although it is a small dog, it is considered a molosser. That is, it has a muscular build, a large head, a short snout and a powerful jaw. But did you know that this breed requires certain specific care? In this new video from animal expert, we are going to share them with you to better understand its care. It is important to note that the Puck is a brachophilic dog, which means that due to its anatomy, it is predisposed to suffer from various respiratory problems, which has a very negative impact on its health. All of this is caused by eugenics, that is artificial selection for the creation of dog breeds, which leads to standardization and therefore to an ever increasing exaggeration of the attributes of canine breeds. A dog's diet should always be adapted to its age, weight and level of physical activity. We can opt for balanced commercial feed or homemade diets. However, in both cases, it will be essential to opt for quality products in the correct doses. If we have any doubts, we we should consult with the vet. They will help us find the correct doses for our pug or the ingredients to use to avoid nutritional deficiencies. Of course, we must be very clear that the pug cannot be fed abundantly as they love to eat and could very easily become overweight, which would further aggravate their condition. As a dog for whom there is a cephalopod, the ideal is to take short and frequent walks, for example, between three and four a day. Although it is not an easily excitable dog, it does not mean that it is not energetic. Therefore, a good way to channel this energy is to offer it the opportunity to play. We will always choose toys adapted to its size and condition. However, due to its short cycle, it is possible that the pug may have breathing difficulties. Therefore, the moment we observe any symptoms that indicate that our dog is starting to get tired and cannot breathe well, physical exercise should be interrupted. We will also take precautions in intense heat. Are you enjoying this video about the poo? If so, don't forget to subscribe to our channel to stay up to date with everything we share. The Puck has a short, smooth coat which makes it very easy to maintain, allowing our dog to look radiant. However, we should not confuse easy maintenance with not requiring any care at all. This dog's coat should be brushed regularly, preferably with a rubber brush, and finished off by gently brushing with a stiff, bristled brush. During shedding season, we will notice that our dog sheds more hair and it will be necessary to increase the frequency of brushing. This habit not only cares for our dog's hair and helps us detect parasites, it also helps us get it used to being handled. We recommend bathing this dog only when strictly necessary, and we will use specific and suitable products for dog hygiene. However, it will also be necessary to do so when it gets dirty and smells bad. Do you want some advice to stop your dog from smelling bad? Click on this card and we'll show you some tricks to achieve this. Even more important than bathing is drying the dog. After bathing, as the pug does not tolerate temperature changes well. It is also important to pay attention to the skin folds on the face and body which retain moisture more easily. Therefore, you will need to dry them more thoroughly to prevent the appearance of fungus and the proliferation of bacteria. The folds in particular can also retain more dirt, so we will check and clean them whenever necessary, drying them well when finished. Other areas of the body that also require regular hygiene are the ears, which we will clean with an ear product and gauze. The teeth, which should be washed with a toothbrush and toothpaste specifically for dogs, or the tear duct cleaning. Likewise, we will cut the nails from time to time if the dog does not wear them down naturally. We also have a video on the channel where we explain how you can do this procedure. Don't miss it above the life expectancy of a puck or carleal dog is between 13 and 15 years. Although in order to reach this longevity and enjoy a good quality of life, good veterinary care will obviously be necessary. We are not only talking about following the dog's regular vaccination and deworming program, but also about detecting any disorders that may arise early. Ideally, a specialist should be visited every six to 12 months, especially when it comes to puppies or elderly dogs. Due to their short snout, the PDOG is somewhat predisposed to suffering from numerous disorders in the respiratory system. They are also prone to allergies and skin disorders such as allergies and dermatitis. Regular visits to the vet are very important to manage this predisposition and to act in time against any disorders that may arise. Apart from providing them with a soft bed, good care and daily walks. It it is essential to set aside some time each day for our best friend to simply pet them and make them feel happier. Dogs are gregarious animals, especially sociable and affectionate. Therefore, we must ensure that they receive the attention they deserve. Likewise, let's not forget that they will also enjoy socializing with others of their species in this way. Even if other dogs are larger, we should not prevent them from socializing as long as they are properly socialized. If you like this breed of Chinese dog, don't miss all the Chinese dog breeds that we have on our channel above. Now you know what to take into account when caring for a pug. Do you think we have left out any of the essential care items? 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