Pug Dog Information
By: B C JensenProtecting your pug from flea and tick bites starts at home. The most successful methods of controlling menacing pest that terrorize your pet are collars, shampoos, sprays and oral. watching your pug scratch itself repeatedly should clue you in that something is irritating them. Use a flea comb and carefully examine the dog, if fleas are found immediately start protecting your pet. during your exam ticks may be discovered. If this happens use tweezers or a tick scoop to remove the pests. To kill undiscovered fleas and ticks that you suspect exist immediately use a flea shampoo and thoroughly wash your pug. After the bath be sure to continue protecting your dog from future infestation. Three widely used products keeping pesty fleas and ticks from infesting your pug are flea and tick collars, topical flea and tick sprays. For the pug with sensetive or irritated skin chosing an oral flea and tick medicine is most likely the best alternative. We suggest washing the bedding and cleaning carpets to prevent additional infestation in the future.
Keep your pug healthy, maintain hygine, health and grooming. Be aware of common health problems like heartworm, diabetes, ear and eye care. Each condition is controllable if diagnosed early when you take your dog to the vet. With dogs, one very noticeable sign when identifying a possible health problem is the condition of the skin and coat. Regularly bath your dog, use a shampoo and conditioner that is approved by your vet. The importance of regular veterinary appointments can not be stressed enough. At the check up the veterinarian will assure the distemper vaccine has been administered. The ears and eyes will be checked for infection. If your pug has an eye infection, Antibiotic/Anti-Infective medicines like Zymox Otic, Otomax, Clavamox, Animax, Mometamax, Baytril, Tresaderm, Synotic Otic, Panalog or Tritop are commonly prescribed. Pug ear infections can be stopped by using a Antibiotic/Anti-Infective like Neo Poly Dex Ophthalmic, B.N.P Triple Antibiotic Opth and Gentamicin Opth Solution.
