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Q: are pugs a good family pet? -
A: yes they are great for families.

Q: Question What do pugs play with? I'm thinking small stuff around the house! -
A: I love furry monkeys. *snort* I also like soda bottles, kleenex, and my mama's stuffed animals. *schnurf* I don't like balls and tug toys much, but i guess each pug is different. Mostly I like to play with my monkeys! I hope i helped you.

Q: what is the average life span of a puggle -
A: Hard to say. With a mix breed, you have all kinds of variables to add in. Most small dogs live to be about 12 years old or more xon average.

Q: my poodle ran away and im thinking about a pug. if i get a puppy how much should i feed her and when? also how long will it take on average to train a female pug puppy? <3,Brandi -
A: Hi Brandi *snort* Pug Puppies are not easy to train. They need even more attention than most other dogs to be housebroken. *snort* All puppies need a lot of care and attention. Puppies should be feed about 4-6 times a day, splitting the amount suggested by your dog food. Most Dry Kibble is a few cups, which should be fed throughout the day (not each meal!)

Q: Can a dog live a ok life with stenotic nares -
A: No, they really cannot unless they are treated. The soft cartilege will cause the nose to basicallu shut off, even causeing the lungs to flatten completely! Breathing will always be labored! Since the larynx is always working overtime, it will eventually collapse and the dog will not take air in. *snort* of your dog has been diagnosed, it needs surgery. There are minor cases of stenotic nares that do not appear until the dog is older in age, but once it shows itself, it means the dog's symptoms are already critical. *snort* Really only surgery will allow the dog to live a relatively normal life!

Q: do pugs have bad flatulance? -
A: yes, if you feed them the wrong food....If your pug poots so much, change the food. Even the best all-natural food can cause gas in some pugs. YOu need to find teh one that works for your pug!

Q: what must i not feed my pug ever -
A: Onions. Chocolate. Beer. Raisins.

Q: Hey little Chewie!!! How are you? Well, I am a pug lover and I want you to tell me where I can find pugs for free... *waits for an answer* -
A: Hi! I'm doing well *snort* check your local pound, shelter, or pug rescue. They will never be totally free, but they will be inexpensive. Usually just a small adoption fee of under $100. But pugs are NEVER free. You have to pay for vet bills, shots, food, toys, boarding, and anything else. Dogs are big investments *snort*

Q: Do you have any suggestion on how to stop my 14 wk old pug from biting I NEED HELP haha?? -
A: I assume your puppy is biting you (and other people) Immeditely have toys ready to substitute for your hand. Give praise when the puppy chews on the correct object! Puppies chew, especially when t hey are teething. Remember praise works better tha scolding. And have lots of toys for your puppy to teetth with.

Q: Question how much is a stud fee for a male pug -
A: Depends on the stud. For some the fee is pick of the litter. For thers there is a cash fee of around $250-$750 (usually the price of about one puppy!). It all depends on the papers, the champion line, and the owners desires.

Q: My pug has a nasal discharge and has been sneezing. Took her to the vet he said it was allergies. She didn't have the nasal discharge when I took her but does now. She alsom makes strange noises and stands in one place when you makes the strange noises.What could this be??MW -
A: It sounds like she is reverse sneezing, but I can't be sure *snort* did the vet give you any allergy medication?

Q: I like to eat my poop, but my master doesn't like this. He gives me Deter, two tablets, once a day, but I still eat my poop. Any other suggestions? -
A: Ask to be fed in small amounts throughout the day, instead of once or twice a day meals. Or if you can control yourself, having food out all day may deter you better than deter. Better quality food mmay help too, but the behavior is often compulsive! Have you already doubled the dosage fo deter, which the package suggests? M

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Q: do you have to help deliver the puppies or can she do it by herself -
A: Depends on the pugs, but most pugs will need help

Q: Our pug puppy(3 months)eats cat poop if we don't watch him every minute when he is outside. Can't he get really sick? -
A: Pugs do love their kittypops. It is more the self clumping litter that makes dogs really sick. If the cat has worms or other parasites this may be passed on to the dog however. With inside litter boxes, it is easy to make a dog proof entrance. With an outside cat in your yard, you may want to find an area without the kitty poop. Outdoor cats are also more likely to have parasites. For the most part, dogs eating any kind of poop don't get sick, but there are always exceptions. And you will see that most of the kittypops pass undigested!

Q: do pugs have runny noses? -
A: Usually a pug will only have a runny nosei f it has allergies

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