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Q: Hi Chewie, Is it normal that I snore or breathe heavy most of the time when I sleep or do I have breathing problems? I'm fine when I'm awake and playing with mama. - Rofl
A: I snore all the time. Mah MaMa says the older i get the louder i snore, but i don't believe her! Also when mah allergies are bad, i snore more. Snoring and heavy breathing is totally normal!!!

Q: Question my 9 week old pug part mastiff pup loves to eat. my daughter feeds it 1 and half can of pedagree with in three times a day. is that to much food for the dog? she weighs 7and half lbs right now. - Name Joyce lambert
A: It sounds about right!

Q: Aloha, I have a yorkie jackrussell 9 month old puppie. I had her since she was 7-8 weeks old. Now my daughter brought home a mastiff and bug mix puppie. the mom was mastiff and the dad was pug so her boyfriend says. wow. Anyway my question is she is going to be 9 weeks old this week and she weighs about 7lbs. do you think she will take after the pug side of the bread? I called a mastiff breader she said her 9 week mastiff is about 20lb's and 16 inches long. - Name Joyce lambert
A: YOu can never tell. Take a look at her paws and pay attention to their size. YOu can usually tell how big a dog is going to get because of the paws. If the paws are huge, the puppy will grow into them. If your mixed is that small at 9 week, she probably won't get as big as a mastiff, but she may be bigger than a pug!

Q: Which fruits veggies are harmful to my pug? Which ones are beneficial? I don't want to accidentally harm him. - Jonah
A: Broccoli and Apples are great for dogs! Avoid onions, grapes and mushrooms!

Q: We have an 18 month old female pug. She is the best dog! She's silly, playfull, loyal and just the best dog to curl up on the couch with. She is "fixed." We are going to get another pug, but we don't know whether to get a male or a female. What do you think? - Kevin
A: With two females, you may find both wanting to be the boss. WIth a male and female, the female will usually try to be the bossy one. Since your female would be the older one,this is a natural role for her to take. The choice is really up to you and the dogs' disposition, but I would go for one make and one female to keep the balance in check.

Q: my pug girl whent for a scan and shes haveing six babys how right is a scan - Nameberni
A: SOmetimes they are right on, and sometimes there are less puppies! you rarely hear of the dog having more puppies.

Q: I'm a three-month-old pug and I suffer from hiccup attacks. Sometimes it happens once in couple of days, sometimes three or four times a day. Should I worry and go to see my vet? It does not seem to bother me that much, but then again, nobody likes hiccups... Thanks for the answer. - Yoko
A: Hiccups are very common for puppies, but if it is worrisome, have your humans mention it to the vet when you go in for shots!! (I know, shots!!!)

Q: I have a 8 weeks old pug and he got a lot of fleas... should I get him a flea collar? - jamcess
A: At 8 week sold, they can start on advantage. It will get rid of all the fleas much better than an flea collar!

Q: Question my female pug wont potty train. its like she waits untill i bring her back in to go. last night she jumped up on my bed to go to sleep i had just took her out and she didnt go outside but she peed right in the bed? anything i can try - carla
A: You have to stay out until she goes. And don't forget the treats when she does go! the haredest part about potty training is the time involved. If it takes an hour for her to go, you have to stay out for that hour!

Q: Do a lot of pugs eat metal objects? And is it bad? What and why? - natalie
A: Puppies will eat anything they get their hands on. There isn't a particular attraction to metal, although some dogs might pick that up!

Q: I was told that pugs will eat their puppies. Is this true, if so how can you prevent this from happening? - chewie
A: No, it's not true! All dogs might eat a puppy if the puppy seems ill, but it is very rare!

Q: Why are grapes bad for pugs? - sugga
A: Grapes can cause kidney problems. Raisins and wine are worse than fresh grapes. Look here

Q: My pug is in heat after only 4 months sincer her last heat? Is that normal? Should I have her checked out? - Holli B.
A: The 6 months between cycles is only a guideline. If everything else seem snormal, she's probably okay.

Q: how many puppies do pug pekignese mixes usually have - phillip
A: No telling! Between 2 and 7 like most dogs!

Q: mucus is coming out my pugs nose he is 2 months old. should i be worried? - brisco
A: is it leaking? or just kind of spittle?

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