| As your puggle puppy grows, so should your | | | | issues including heart disease. Most adult puggles |
| knowledge about preventative health care measures. | | | | should not need much more than a cup of dog food |
| When it comes down to it, dogs are not really that | | | | per day. Of course this will depend on the size of your |
| hard to take care of. That doesn't mean that you | | | | dog and the type of food that you purchase, but it is |
| should slack off and avoid monitoring their needs | | | | usually pretty safe to follow the feeding |
| though. Your puggle will provide you with joy for years | | | | recommendations on the back of the bag of food. If |
| to come, as long as you hold up your end of the | | | | your puppy starts to get too thin or pudgy, increase |
| bargain and keep your puppy healthy and fit. | | | | decrease their daily food allowance accordingly. And |
| Remember, your puppy is sort of like a human baby; | | | | get your puggle some quality dog food. Not only will it |
| they can't take care of their needs all by themselves. | | | | improve their skin and coat, but you wouldn't want to |
| Take your puggle for a walk once a day if possible. I | | | | eat that crappy budget food, would you? |
| remember hearing The Dog Whisperer (Cesar Milan) | | | | Take your puggle to the vet for regular check-ups. |
| say that you should walk your dog for 45 minutes | | | | This is probably the single most important preventative |
| each and every day. Now I know that is not always | | | | health measure. Make sure your puppy gets all |
| feasible, nor does it have to be. Puggles are small | | | | required shots and dewormers. You'll also want to give |
| breed dogs and as such they don't require quite as | | | | your puggle some type of heartworm and flea |
| much exercise as the larger breed dogs, especially if | | | | treatments, especially if they play outside a lot. If you're |
| your puggle resembles a pug more than a beagle. I live | | | | not comfortable doing so, your vet will also clean your |
| in North Carolina (hot summers) and our vet | | | | dog's ears and trim their nails. This will eliminate |
| recommended that we don't try to over do it with our | | | | unpleasant odors and save a few of the items around |
| puggles because of their compact snouts. He said | | | | your house from damage. |
| they can over heat and may have trouble breathing if | | | | Last, but not least, keep your puggle's living area clean. |
| overworked. | | | | If your dog has an accident, clean it up. Don't let your |
| Don't overfeed your puggle. People are commonly so | | | | cute little puggle roll around in its own waste. You'll be |
| lazy that they don't even monitor their dog's food | | | | doing everyone a favor. |
| intake. Overfeeding your puggle can lead to health | | | | |