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Q: My pug just turned 3years old and he bites people who come over to visit...is that normal. - megan
A: No!

Q: What can help a pug with bad allerigies? - vap
A: a trip to the vet for allergy medicine and a steroid shot for immediate relief, but more importantly change the DOg Food and shampoo. Regular bath (about once a week during allergy season).....Nutro and Eukanuba tend to be less allerginic, but each pug is different. A RAW diet helps when kibble fails.

Q: how many times a year do pugs get in heat? - jessica
A: about every 6 months, so twice a year.

Q: ARE PUGS A FAMILY PET? - NameShelby
A: yes!

Q: puppy biting habits - neal paris
A: offer alternatives. lots of praise!

Q: Above Oaklys back leg he has a red spot which he tries to lick on alot, I think its a hot spot, what is safe to use on it? - Melody and Oakly
A: tea tree oil!

Q: My female pug has started losing her fur. She is currently weaning her 6 pups and I'm wondering if it's normal or if I need to take her to the vet. Other than the hair loss, she seems to be perfectly fine. A friend said she could be 'blowing her coat'. Do pugs do that?? - Delane
A: Blowing He Coat is just another word for shedding and shuld not cause bald patches. After birth, the mama will be very itchy and lose hair. that is normal. If it does not clear up a month or so after stoppi9ng nursing, visit a vet!

Q: Do pugs get on with other dogs well? - Jane
A: yes, they usually do. But they think they are bug dogs, so they have no fear when it comes to charging a huge mean dog. Just be careful becaus enot all dogs react kindly.

Q: Do pugs get on with other dogs well? - Jane
A: Yes. as long as you socialize your dog. It is less the breed than the owner who teaches aggressive or scared behavior.

Q: Is it okay for pugs to jump and climb? How high is too high?? - Karen
A: of course.....pugs are still dogs. If you pug often climbs up really high and then falls off, then that is probably too high.

Q: how much do I feed my 8 month old pug? - Name Cindy-
A: Le mOps is 6 months old and gets 2 cups of puppy food. It all depends on what you are feeding the pug!

Q: how much should i feed my 7 week old baby pug? - Mamas
A: I hope that pug is still with its litter...not fully weaned yet. About half a cup of dry puppy kibble a day is normal, but it varies according to the type of food and the weight of the dog.

Q: I usually feed my pug right after she goes to the bathroom. I've read you should let them go to the bathroom 30-60 minutes after eating so I tried feeding her this morning before taking her out but she pooped on the floor before I could let her out. - Rob
A: Most dogs nee dto go first thing in the morning, regardless if they've eaten or now. Generally, if your dog is used to going first thing in the morning, then you should do that before feeding her.

Q: My 1 year old 3/4 pug 1/4 westie is very well behaved and potty trained. I've had her for 3 weeks and keep her in her kennel when I'm at work. I've tried letting her out when I leave but she goes to the bathroom (even if she just went and I'm only gone a few hours), drags my doormats away from the doors, and acts extremely excited when I get home (barking and trying to climb my leg). Is she ok in the kennel 8-9 hours a day or should I keep trying? - Rob
A: Keep trying. Ideally, you should be able to leave the kcrate open, but know that that's her home. Maybe block off a smaller room, like the kitchen so she's not in a carte for so long.

Q: how can i get my pug to stop biting? - christie phillips
A: Is it a puppy. Then it is teething. If it is older, than you nee dto train it.

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