The Pugs are a sympathetic and enthusiastic
dog breed. His tender eyes, agility and character move anyone. However, its
physiognomy is unfavorable to your breathing, causing problems such as drowning
and snoring noises. Learn to distinguish signs of alarm and alert
recommendations.
What is normal? Flat face and narrow the Pugs
nostrils are associated with certain difficulties which are considered normal
and are not signs of alarm, these are sounds such as grunts, hums and whistles
Recommendations.
If the dog is in warm climates it is necessary
to be hanging from its body temperature to control that not it rises too by
breathing difficulties. It is advisable to keep the dog in areas of good
ventilation or rely on air conditioning to lower the room temperature.
Avoid exercise in excess in duration or
intensity. They will be enough three daily walks 20 minutes preferably in the
shade. You can also choose to make a long walk in the morning when the
temperature is lower; the air is of better quality and less intense sun. Always
wear in rides a bottle of water to hydrate or refrigerate it.
We must find a healthy balance by considering
the characteristics of the pugs: are dogs active, though with a tendency to
obesity, therefore they need exercise, but not too much for its difficulties to
breathe.
You must be attentive to signs such as breath
by mouth, hoarse cough, and abnormal increase in the frequency of sneezing or
jamming. These may be signs of problems in the trachea, or breathing problems
requiring veterinary attention.
It is important to practice good housekeeping
in nose, eyes, folds and ears to prevent infections. Cleaning the nose and
folds you can do with a towel or wet wipes.
What to do in case of drowning? It is
recommended to wet the head and neck with cold water and give them to drink,
thus improve the blood circulation and oxygenation of the brain.
Despite the difficulties is the pug is a dog
very sociable, easily trainable and even longevity.