Pug Care: What Every Owner Should Know
No commentsIt can be hard to decide on a particular breed of dog, especially since there are just so many wonderful options. One of the most popular breeds of dog in the world is the Pug, and this is really not a surprise. After all these dogs are small in stature, friendly, energetic, adorable and make great family pets, even if there are young children.
There are a few aspects to raising a Pug that should be taken into careful consideration by anyone who is considering getting one as a pet however, and more than anything this refers to Pug care. Pugs require a great deal of care but it is just as important to realize that caring for a Pug can be very rewarding and even lots of fun. There is also the issue of pug allergies, and if your dog is scratching his skin or developing blisters regularly, odds are that they have allergies.
The best way to treat Pug allergies is by determining what the specific allergens are that are causing them problems. This is important because obviously avoidance is the best method of relieving allergy symptoms. This is not always possible of course and so there are other methods of treatment that you can use to help with Pug allergies.
There are a number of different medications that are available to help with dog allergies, and this includes antihistamines such as steroids and prednisone. Immunotherapy also often works well here but you will want to speak to your veterinarian more about this first.
Also keep in mind that these shots will often take months even years to take effect in your dog and they can also be very expensive. There are several different kinds of dog allergies and different kinds of treatment, and it is important that you choose the right one for your dog.
Of course you want your dog to be as happy and healthy as possible, and so this means taking Pug allergies seriously and treating them properly. Besides the aforementioned, you also want to follow house dust mite avoidance procedures, steam clean all carpets and upholstered furniture, vacuum all hard floors, bathe the dog at least once or twice a week and wipe them down with a wet cloth frequently.
You basically just want to make sure that the dog is kept as clean and healthy as possible, especially when it comes to their fur because this is where allergens tend to hide and bother them.
Also keep in mind that dog allergen may persist for months even years after the dog is gone, so you will want to remove all carpeting from your home if the dog is an inside pet and also make sure to steam clean all upholstered furniture, vacuum all hard floors, wipe down all surfaces and furniture, and replace any air conditioner and heater vent filters.
Friday, June 6th, 2008 at 8:17 am and is filed under Pug. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
