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12 Tips For A Healthy, Happy Indoor Pug

12 Tips For A Healthy, Happy Indoor Pug

Anyone who owns a pug has a great responsibility to provide him with a warm and welcoming home and to take care of his health. After all, a healthy pug is also a happy pug. If you want your pug to be your friend for life, then you need to learn the best ways to keep him happy and healthy. Dogs with proper medical care and proper behavior will make your life more enjoyable. Your pug’s health and behavior go hand in hand and directly influence each other. A sick pug could show certain signs of illness or develop behavioral…

Are Pugs Good With Kids

Are Pugs Good With Kids

We welcome pets into our homes because we need to liven up the environment and have a new buddy to make our lives more interesting and full of meaning. Playing with a pet after a long and stressful day at work can be much reassuring and diverts our attention from negative thoughts. Although we have to put an extra effort into ensuring the wellbeing of the little animal, we count more on its beneficial side. Having a pug in your family is perfect for any situation, whether there are kids around or not. They are small dogs, funny and reliable, and…

How Long Can A Dog Go Without Pooping

How Long Can A Dog Go Without Pooping

For all dog owners, the health of their furry buddy is the most important thing to look after. Dogs are loyal and reliable pets and for this reason, many people do their best in caring for them. But in order to provide a healthy life for their animal, owners should be aware of all aspects concerning their health, habits, behaviors, etc. Most people may wonder how much time can their dog go without passing stools or what foods are most beneficial for a healthy bowel movement.  But first, how many times a day do normal dogs have bowel movements? Well,…

Pug Dog Encephalitis - Why This Is A Fatal Disease And How It Manifests

Pug Dog Encephalitis – Why This Is A Fatal Disease And How It Manifests

Pug Dog Encephalitis (PDE) is a disease characteristic of this dog breed (but can also occur in others) and it refers to an inflammatory process producing damage to the brain and the spinal cord. How can this be identified? What causes the disease and how can this be treated? Let’s understand what this illness is and see how you can help your pug deal with it.  What is Pug PDE – Overview  PDE is the informal version for the medical term “Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis (NME)”, a deadly disease that has serious implications on the nervous system by compromising the brain tissue. It is…

5 Main Causes For Pug Breathing Problems

5 Main Causes For Pug Breathing Problems

Throughout their lifetime pugs seem to cope with breathing problems more than other dog breeds. While this is something partly related to their body conformation or birth defects, there are also other factors that can affect their respiratory system. In this rundown, we’ll cover five of the most important issues that bring about breathing problems amongst pugs that every pug owner should know in order to be able to take cautious measures when they occur.  Pinched Nostrils or Stenotic Nares  Having pinched nostrils or the medical term for this condition, Stenotic Nares, pugs experience difficulties in inhaling the air as…

Pug Jumping on People - How To Correct This Behavior in Your Pug

Pug Jumping on People – How To Correct This Behavior in Your Pug

One may believe that these cute short dogs can mean no harm when they jump on people or other animals, but in fact, this is annoying behavior, in some situations embarrassing, and in others dangerous. Like other inappropriate behaviors, such as biting, the sooner this is corrected, the better. In most cases, the puppy does not intend to do anything bad, and this is simply how he behaves. As well as all dogs, pugs may have not yet learned to control their agitation and excitement and therefore they can scratch, injure, or even tear down their owners when jumping on them…

Why Pug Barking Can Be a Bad Habit and How To Stop It

Why Pug Barking Can Be a Bad Habit and How To Stop It

Most pugs become noisy when faced with an unusual situation, show discomfort, or signal the appearance of an intruder. The stimuli that cause barking can vary depending on age, temperament, living environment, and other individual characteristics. It is important for you to understand the reasons why pugs bark. Because they certainly do not bark just to annoy both you and your neighbors. This is a fashion of expressing themselves and is also how they communicate with us, humans, and other animals. It’s absolutely natural for a pug to bark when someone is at the door or when a stranger walks…

How To Stop Pug Aggression

How To Stop Pug Aggression

Pug aggression should not be tolerated and when you observe any signs you must take appropriate action in order to prevent it from becoming permanent trouble and to adjust solutions that aim at correcting this behavior. In general, pugs are known for being calm and don’t cause too much trouble or manifest an aggressive attitude towards others. As this is not always the case and your pug suddenly changes his behavior and becomes aggressive, you should know that this can be due to several factors.  Aggression is a concerning behavioral problem most dog owners face, which can be largely prevented…

Tips On How To Properly Care For Your Pug

Tips On How To Properly Care For Your Pug

Your pug is definitely the most lovable pet you can be as part of your family and there is no doubt that you’re doing your best in looking after him. If you’re seeking out more suggestions on how you can improve your pug’s well-being, this article comes in for your help with some effective care tips. No dirt, no bad smell  Your pug’s adorable face covered in wrinkles and with bulging eyes makes you love him more and more and cracks a smile on your face every time you look at him, but what you should be aware of here…

Tips To Prepare Natural Food For Your Dog

Tips To Prepare Natural Food For Your Dog

Why is it important to prepare natural food for your dog? Well, it seems that making dog food by yourself has a lot of benefits, particularly when it comes to the nutrients you use as opposed to the already-prepared meals that you find in the stores. First of all, when you buy the ingredients separately, you know exactly the nutritional value it contains and you know when they are due to expire, etc… With already prepared food it is hard to say if it’s high-quality and this is not just related to the price or the brand itself. You may have already…