Pug Puppy Care

How to Take Care of a Pug Puppy

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The addition of a Pug puppy to your family is generally a very happy one.  However, as with any new puppy, there can be some issues.   For the Pug is a great place to learn how to take care of a Pug Puppy. 

The best way to be sure that small issues with your new Pug don’t become big issues, is simply to BE PREPARED with your Pug Puppy Supplies.  When we were bringing our sweet Pug puppy home we were not prepared with all the things we needed to help us, and him, have a smooth transition. 

If I could go back in time I would definitely still get my Pug Finn, but I would be way better prepared.  The following is a list of 14 things You are likely going to need if You are bringing home your very own Pug Puppy.

 

• Harness  – When you are choosing a leash for a Pug, it’s best to go with a harness.  Collars can be damaging to their trachea if they pull too hard.  A harness won’t pressure the neck in the same way, instead it distributes the pressure evenly around the torso.

 

• Wire Pet Crate/Carrier– for your Pug to ride safely in the car or to sleep inside the house and bedding for the carrier to make it comfy.  Dogs prefer to have a space they know is only theirs.

 

• Pee-Pads– to help prevent accidents when you can’t take your Pug outside or for when you are first house-training you little guy.  Throwing a pee-pad into the trash is way way less work than cleaning dog pee out of your carpet, or off your hardwood for that matter.

 

• Exercise Pen orPetGates – to keep your Pug puppy from getting into trouble.  Sometimes you just have to keep the little bundles of joy out of a room or confined to a space.  It will happen.  My dog tries to eat all of the fur and dust that gets swept up off the hardwood floors.

 

• IdentificationTag – to make sure that your Pug can be returned to you if he ever gets lost.  Can you imagine how broken-hearted you would be if you lost your most loyal companion.  Don’t let it happen.  Get a tag, and get them micro-chipped!

 

• TwoStainless SteelBowls — one for food and one for water.  Stainless steel is the best choice as it is chemical free, durable, and easy to clean.  Plastic bowls can get scratched inside and allow bacteria to grow.  Floor level bowls are best for Pugs.

 

• Nail Clippers– *For dogs* to maintain your Pugs paws.  Pugs nails grow quickly and will get out of control if you don’t stay on top of them.  I generally prefer the open ended type, rather that the ones that are looped on the end.

 

• Deshedding Brush – to keep your the shedding down and Your Pug’s coat looking healthy.  Pugs shed a lot.  Brushing him a couple of times a week will really help keep the Pug fur from ending up throughout your living space.

 

• Toothbrush & Toothpaste – to maintain good Pug dental health.  Pugs are prone to periodontal disease which can cause bad breath and discomfort for you little buddy.

 

• Shampoo – to keep your Pug clean and smelling fresh.  There are lots of different shampoos out there for different skin issues.  I always try to choose something made from all natural ingredients.

 

• Premium Food – Pugs develop allergies and skin issues without proper nutrition so a quality dog food is a must.  You can speak to your vet about what might work best for your Pug, we had to try a few different ones to find a good one for Finn the Pug.

 

• Toys, toys, and more toys– to keep your Pug happy and having fun.  Pugs are fun loving, joyous little dogs.  They love to play and will need lots of toys to keep them stimulated and out of trouble.

 

• Pooper–Scooper or Poop Bags – You know the drill here.  You are most likely going to have to pick up poop in your yard or your neighborhood.  May as well accept it and be prepared.  Be careful though, You don’t want to end up too pooped. (sorry couldn’t resist a cheesy dad joke)

 

• Pet Odor Remover/ carpet cleaner to deal with those house training accidents.  They are going to happen.  Either peeing on the carpet, or throwing up, or tracking mud through the house.  It is the price of pet ownership.  And worth every cent!

Puppy-Proof Your Home

One of the most common thing new dog owners are unaware of is the fact that you need to puppy-proof your home. Pugs are small dogs, even as full grown adults, so this is absolutely essential. Puppies, especially Pugs love to chew on everything they find, but there are many things in our houses can be dangerous or poisonous. To prevent avoidable accidents, make sure to remove any sharp objects, chemicals, loose cables, dangerous foods, etc  from your Pug’s reach.

Dogs mouth objects simply to answer the question of ‘What is this?’, so all sorts of things can be accidentally swallowed even if they could never be mistaken for food.

Find a Vet/ Set a Vaccination Schedule

Your Pug will need multiple vaccines during the first year of their life. The best way to handle this is to set up a vaccination schedule with your vet right at the start and stick to it.  This is a crucial part of how to care of a pug puppy.

 

Buy Your Pug Some Quality Food

Proper nutrition is extremely important for puppies, because it allows them to avoid some common health issues and develop into healthy dogs. Make sure to feed your Pug puppy appropriate food with lots of protein, but also carbohydrates, healthy fats, and vitamins and minerals.