My pug isn't soft, and she sweats :(

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Permalink Reply by Barbara Z on December 10, 2007 at 5:28pm

My two pugs have differently textured hair. The black pug's fur is silky and the fawn's is course. I suppose it is just in their genes and can't be changed. Also, my black pug doesn't shed nearly as much as the fawn.

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Permalink Reply by Mike on January 4, 2008 at 4:27pm

I have two pugs, one fawn and one black, and their hair is exactly as described by Barbara. The black pug has very fine, silky fur, while the fawn has more coarse, double-coat fur.

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Permalink Reply by Dee on December 11, 2007 at 5:45pm

I rescued Frankie from the desert. His hair was very coarse. I feed my pugs a homemade meal of: ground turkey, mixed veggies, brown rice. I add omega three oils or salmon oil. I get Biologic Fats - His coat is soft and silky now :-). I bath him in blueberry or oatmeal shampoo. My old guy gets sweaty under his arms but he also starts to get little hot spots under there that can smell. I try to keep the area clean and dry (wiping with a baby wipe between baths).
Here is what is in the oils and a link to get them online
BioFATS is a comprehensive essential fatty acid source for cats and dogs with an added potent antioxidant base. This formula offers a healthy supply of active Omega-3 and essential Omega-6 fats which are not supplied at requisite levels in dry, processed foods. The body cannot manufacture these essential fats; they must be supplied abundantly by the diet, providing the body with substrates for hormones and cell membrane structure.

This formula includes flaxseed, hempseed, and wild salmon and krill oils, along with antioxidant ingredients like Vitamin C and E, for a comprehensive source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.

BiologicVETnx formulations are based on nutragenomic science and guided by nature's wholeness. They stem from the research of company founder Franco Cavaleri, a nutritional biochemist who has developed many human supplements as well. BiologicVETnx products contain no wheat, corn, soy allergens, added sugar, sodium, artifical colors, flavors, or preservatives.

http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/products/Biologic-BioFATS/196001.aspx

If this is too much - you can add a little olive oil to the food

Hope this helps!

Danine

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Permalink Reply by Nevis on December 14, 2007 at 1:33pm

Great ideas for the future! My pug is still just a tiny baby, but I'm sure this info will help a lot in the futre.

Also, from what I've read, the reason why Black pug's coats are softer, is because they only have a single coat - where as the fawn pugs have a double coat - and the hairs are thicker - i.e. coarser. It's natural, and you can only make it "so" soft because you're fighting against nature.

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Permalink Reply by Kim on December 15, 2007 at 9:52pm

my black pug has silky hair and my other pug is brawnish- silver brown and his hair is coarse. I just gave him a bath
this week and washed him with oatmeal dog shampoo and rinsed with a dog conditioner that has a light lavender
smell...now he is silky smooth. I bought the shampoo and conditioner at Costplus. good luck

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Permalink Reply by Anne on January 5, 2008 at 10:51pm

Repeat after me, "I loveFrito-feet!!" I never put it together that it was the smell of their sweat but that must be it exactly! Dogs do actually "sweat" a bit through their feet, but predominantly get rid of their heat by panting. Since our puggers aren't as effective panters like other breeds, I imagine that they sweat a bit more to keep cool. We always tease Joy, our nuclear-hot little girl that she has sweaty pits. With regard to the fur softness, I think it varies from pug to pug, just like our own hair varies from person to person. Diet and a good conditioner are helpful, but ulitmately I think it's just what makes your pug unique (Orion's fur has a bit of a wave at the nape of his neck). We have mom, dad and 5 of their kids and you can really tell who pulled more from whom and all the differences in between. If you want to try a good diet supplement, Solid Gold powder is quite good. Hugs to Booger!!

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