I am a beachy person, basically i take my other dog a maltese to the beach every 2nd sunday. Now i have a pug puppy and here that they are not to go in hot weather for more the 15 minutes, so does that mean i can't take her to the beach? and if i can what will i need to bring to prevent her from getting heat stroke... I know bottle of chilled water, a bowl.... what else?
2006-10-08 20:31:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have a two year old pug who absolutely loves being outside. It really all depends on each individual dog. The main problem with pugs and the weather is their short nose. It doesn't allow them to disipate the heat from their bodies as well as other dogs can. You just need to keep a close eye on him and see how he handles being outside. Take him out in your yard first and see if he is okay being in the heat for a while. Excessive snorting and panting is a good sign he might not be a good beach dog.
If you really want to take him, be sure to take a lot of water that is always available to him. You might also want to bring an umbrella to give him some shade. Try not to let him do a lot of running around, and be sure to have a spot on a towl (and off the hot sand) ready for him. Basically, just let him do what puggies do best....sleep!
The biggest thing is to get to know him and what he can and can't handle.
2006-10-08 21:45:50 · answer #1 · answered by Pronex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pugs will let you know when they are getting too hot..Ours would begin panting hard, and just sit down..
He should be fine if he doesn't have to be too active...You can wet him down with a wet washcloth to help him stay cool..If he will play in the surf, then he will stay cool..
2006-10-09 04:19:46 · answer #2 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i live in texas very hot had i have a friend with a pug and he plays out side like any other dog. he him well hydrated. and dont over work him
2006-10-09 03:34:30 · answer #3 · answered by jessicadavid p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots and lots of shade don't let his/her paws get hurt on the hot sand, wash the paws make shore that there is no sand on his/her body, after you leave the beach.
2006-10-09 05:58:13 · answer #4 · answered by dmncprkr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you sould take him out more often so he'l get use to it. some dog owners spoil their dogs alot.they treat them like babies.their not people,their dogs!
2006-10-09 03:53:14 · answer #5 · answered by ........ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shade.
Ice packs.
Sunscreen.
2006-10-09 03:34:43 · answer #6 · answered by Harvie Ruth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋