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The Pug is one of easiest dogs to groom and to keep in good condition. For external beauty, bright, sparkling eyes and lustrous, rich coat, the dog must be clean and wholesome inside. Good food, clean fresh water, attention to regularity of bowel movements and plenty of rest, exercise, fresh air and sunshine will make your grooming problems no problems at all.

If the coat is in good condition you will find a minim um of shedding. Brush vigorously a few minutes daily, using a good stiff natural bristle brush. The Pug will love it, and the "chore" becomes a pleasure. Do not use a wire brush on a Pug. Frequent baths are unnnecessary. If your dog has been romping outdoors and is dusty or has acquired some healthy mud on him, rub his coat with a rough towel wrung out in hot water. Rub vigorously and then dry. When the coat is dry, brush well and watch it shine.

Use shampoos without medications or alcohol. Before starting the shampooing, have on hand the shampoo, wash cloth, several turkish towels, a small jar with absorbent cotton, cotton balls, and a small jar of baby oil. Before starting the bathing, gently place a little wad of cotton in the dog's ears to keep the soap and water from entering the ear canal. Wash the face and the head with the wash cloth, being sure to clean the fold and crease over the nose thoroughly; then rinse well. Now, use a nozzle spray and wet the dog thoroughly from his neck down. Apply the shampoo, lather well over and rub. The key here is to rinse very well until the coat "sqeaks" when you run your hand over it. Rub with a turkish towel to dry the dog. After the dog is dry, brush well.

Check the dog's ears. If they are dirty, remove the accumulation of dirt and wax with a cotton ball. do not "dig" into your dog's ears, as you might injure the delicate membrane. Gently pull the ear flap upward and outward and remove the dirt that is easily discernible in the ear. If the ear appears somewhat irritated, a little powdered boric acid may be applied inside the ear. If that does not remedy the situation, consult your veterinarian. Sometimes, an accumulation of moist brown material may indicate ear mites. They can cause serious damage to the ear if allowed to go unchecked.

A Pug's eyes are prominent and subject to injury to a greater extent than eyes of most other dog breeds. When grooming your dog, wipe the eyes gently with cotton moistened in a warm, weak boric acid solution, then dry carefully. If you notice a bluish or grayish cloud over an eye, a very small indentatio, or any other abnormality, consult your veterinarian immediately! sometimes these ulcers are an aftermath of a serious distemper attack or encephalitis. Even if your Pug is the only pet in the household, keep his nails trimmed.