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| 10 or 12 year old pug | 7/23/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: how can i tell,(2) i feed him 2 packs of ceacer dog food and grind up the ceacer dry for senior. I'm ...
A: Patsy, if you can see Oscar's waist then you are doing fine. Most pugs should be 20 pounds or under. ...
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| pug aggression | 7/18/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: I have a 4 month old male pug. He is showing signs of serious aggression, biting until he breaks the ...
A: I am not sure why he is being aggressive. How many hours a day is he crated? The next time your ...
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| At what age to neuter? | 7/10/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: I have a 6 month old male pug that is friendly, playful, active, well behaved and has no aggression ...
A: It is fine to get them spayed or neutered at six months. We just had our little six month old girl ...
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| redness under fold of skin | 7/10/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: I have the most adorable 6 month old male pug with the cutest little fold of skin that wraps under ...
A: Congratulations on your little one. At six months they are doll babies. When you clean the nose ...
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| diarrhea and peeing | 7/8/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: Last night my 16 month old pug randomly peed while sleeping in my bed. He's never peed on my bed ...
A: You need to take him to your vet. You do not want him to get dehydrated and with loose stools and ...
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| studding my pug dog | 7/2/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: I recently purchased an 8 week old pug puppy. I want to in the future, stud him out. I haven't any ...
A: Congratulations on the new furbaby. Pugs seem to worm their way into your heart faster then greased ...
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| My pug's nose | 6/26/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: I have a registered black female pug and she has every distinct characteristic of a pug. I got an ...
A: Consider that he is lucky as he will have an easier time breathing and he should be able to tolerate ...
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| weight of 4 month old pug | 6/22/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: What should be the average weight of 4 month old pug? How many times should it be fed in a day? I ...
A: It will very on the build of the pug but our little girl was 8.4 pounds at 16 weeks. We feed her a ...
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| my 9 mth old pug has bumps around her vagina | 6/20/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: My 9 month old pug has bumps around her vagina that obviously have been irritating her (she ...
A: It could be that she is allergic to something or it could be insect bites. I would take her to the ...
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| Pugs and their eyes | 6/20/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: I have a 7 month old male pug who accidentally had one of his eye hit with one of his stuffed toys. ...
A: Yes, I would get him to a vet that has a strong background in eyes. He apparently has injury that ...
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| Are Black Pugs more aggressive than Fawn Pugs | 6/18/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: My wife and I are thinking about buying a black pug puppy. But we have some hesitation, first a ...
A: Fawns will fight also. Keep in mind pugs are like two year olds in fur coats. They will fight over ...
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| pugs | 5/28/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: I'm thinking about getting a pug, I already have a laid back 4 year old cocker spaniel. She is also ...
A: That is hard to say. Pugs usually get along well with pretty much everyone. I probably would not get ...
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| Please help - sep. anxiety! | 5/22/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: I've got an adorable 10-month old female pug who is suffering from the common symptoms of separation ...
A: Wow, sounds like you have a tough one. The dog whisperer says she needs more excercise. Have you ...
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| potty training 2 year old female pug | 5/21/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: I have 2 pugs the male pug is potty train. My female pug is not. I have tried a tone of thing.I have ...
A: Have you had her checked over by a vet for infections? You may need to crate train her. I would ...
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| breeds | 5/14/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: i would just like to know what the best breed of dog is for first time dog owner. it needs to be ...
A: Your best bet is to go to a rescue and get an adult dog that has been screened. Get a medium sized ...
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| PEBBLES my female black pug | 5/10/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: my pug is been having a rash & little bumps under her belly, armpits & both sides of her body with a ...
A: I am sorry but there are so many variables. What kind of shampoo did you use, what type of food, do ...
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| PUG QUESTION | 5/9/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: Our Pug was diagnosed with Laryngeal Collapse during a recent surgery to open his nostrils and help ...
A: Of course, it is always on an individual basis but your pug will most likely be fine. Never, never, ...
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| My 2 female pugs | 5/4/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: About 3 years ago I bought a 6 wk old pug, her name is Mochi. I love her with all of my heart! When ...
A: It sounds like she if fighting for the alpha position. Try greeting, feeding doing everything first ...
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| Breeding my Pug | 4/28/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: We are interested in breeding our Pug. We live in the Orlando, Florida area. We never done this ...
A: My first question is why do you want to stud out your dog? If you go online to petfinders.com, you ...
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| fawn puppy color | 4/20/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: Are fawn puppies born with a lot of black hairs in their coat? does the color lighten up as they get ...
A: They usually stay the color they are born with. It is common to have a black trace down their back. ...
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| Pug | 4/15/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: I have a 5 year old pug who has never been bred. She is starting to get quite aggressive with our ...
A: Pugs can have a very hard time giving birthing...it is that breathing thing again. They sometimes ...
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| Pug | 4/14/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: I have a 5 year old pug who has never been bred. She is starting to get quite aggressive with our ...
A: Five years old is not too old to be bred but keep in mind you may lose her in the process. I would ...
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| will my pug pup be as big as her dad | 4/8/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: i recently went to see my female pug pup[6wks]I got a shock when i saw the father,he Was very big ...
A: There is no way of knowing how big your little girl will be but since you choose a "big un" that ...
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| Are pugs right for us? | 4/4/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: We are a family of four considering getting a dog. We have two daughters, ages 6 and 3. My husband ...
A: Pugs shed every day of their life...some more then others. The heavier the coat, the more they shed. ...
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| chewing - lock jaw | 4/2/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: We just got a male pug. He is 8 weeks old and in the last 3 days he has really started chewing. ...
A: You may accidently injure him by trying to open his mouth. He is a baby and does not know how to ...
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| PUGSLEY | 4/1/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: I have a 2 year old pug. Six months ago he was diagnosed with kidney failure. We have had him on ...
A: Oh, the poor dear. I would say if he is waking up panting like that he is in pain. I am not a vet so ...
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| CHEWING | 3/31/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: How do I get my pug to stop chewing on me. She is 12 wks.
A: She is a teething baby. When she starts chewing on your hand give her something that is appropriate ...
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| PUG IN HEAT | 3/31/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: HOW LONG DOES A PUG STAY IN HEAT/BLEEDING? HOW OFTEN DO THEY COME IN HEAT?
A: Estrus ("heat") is the mating period of female animals. When estrus occurs, animals are said to be ...
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| Pug Question | 3/28/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: My baby 5 month old pug wears a harness. She was scratching at it and rolling around on the floor. ...
A: Well, I would give her a day or two to see if it heals by itself. She may have had an allergic ...
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| Eyes | 3/27/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: I have a 6 week old male pugs, i noticed after having him a day or so his eyes are red.Can't get him ...
A: It would be nice if you could get him there earlier. It could be an injury and he would need eye ...
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| Adding to the family | 3/19/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: "My husband and I and our 2 children (aged 3 and 1) currently own a Jack Russell Pug X. She is a ...
A: Wow! You have your hands full. Please keep in mind having two dogs will be like having two ...
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| Pugs and housebreaking | 3/16/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: My daughter got a Pug puppy for Christmas from her boyfriend. The puppy is going on 6 months old ...
A: Pugs are puppies for two years. Puppies don't start controling the potty habits until they are at ...
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| agressive pug towards mommy? | 3/7/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: my puppy has been very aggressive and starts trouble with me < she listens to my husband well,now ...
A: She is probably in heat but should be checked out by your veterinarian. She has decided your ...
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| my 2 year old male pug | 3/6/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: I know this sounds a bit crazy but im wondering if dogs can be gay? I have a 2 year old intact male ...
A: Well, you have an intact male and a female in heat. He is frustrated and she is not cooperating. ...
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| general | 3/4/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: i am shubhpreet from india. my dad is gifting me a pug this friday. i am extremely exited because my ...
A: Congratulations on your new best friend. I always tell people to treat their pug like they would a ...
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| Allergic Reaction/follow up | 3/1/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: (Answer How is your little one? ) Thanks so much for asking again! I'm VERY happy to report, he is ...
A: Oh, thank the good Lord!!! I truly was worried about him. There are some really bad vets out there ...
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| Allergic reaction in my pug | 2/19/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: i have a 11 week old pug. I took him into the vet today for shallow breathing. After an xray i was ...
A: I am really concerned about this poor baby. Are his nostrils open or does he have a very tight ...
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| Allergic reaction in my pug | 2/19/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: i have a 11 week old pug. I took him into the vet today for shallow breathing. After an xray i was ...
A: I am not a vet or a vet tech but it sounds to me like he has pneumonia. If you can sit up in a ...
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| unusual behavior | 2/18/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: I have a 7 month old male pug who we adopted when he was 8 weeks old. From day one he was always ...
A: Pugs are puppies for two years...sorry to say. But he sounds like he needs some obedience training. ...
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| pug housetraining | 2/18/2008 | Vicki Dressler |
Q: I have a pug puppy have had her a little over a week. She was trained with her brothers and sisters ...
A: I would take her outside to do her business. Reward her with much praise and a bit of a treat for ...
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