Pug Care: Grooming Tips for Pugs

Pugs are very low maintenance dogs. They require minimal grooming during the week. We have a grooming routine for our grumble that we follow to keep them squeaky clean:

Fur: Pugs LOVE to be brushed. Our pugs will push each other out of the way to get under the brush for their turn. During the week we will brush our pugs fur at least once to minimize shedding. We give our pugs a bath every 4-5 weeks unless they get into something and get dirty. We use natural oatmeal shampoo which helps with the dogs coat, keeping it moisturized. You can get an oatmeal shampoo at your local pet store. Bathing any dog too often can take away oil from their skin and dry their skin out. In our experience pugs enjoy bath time. They love to get a massage and be pampered. Every 2-3 days we also take a damp washcloth that is rung out and clean the wrinkles on their face. The wrinkles get dirt stuck in them that needs to be wiped out often to avoid an infection.

Jax in the car after his spa day

Ears: Pugs have ears that fold over. This makes it easy for dirt or dust to get stuck in their ears. 2-3 times a week we wipe our pugs ears with a damp wash cloth that is rung out to keep anything from building up in there. You can also use a cotton ball. Wipe out until nothing more shows up on the rag or cotton ball. It’s important to keep pugs ears clean because debris will build up and can cause an infection that would require a visit to the vet.

Nails: We take our pugs to the groomers to get their nails trimmed every 3-4 weeks depending on their length. You could also do this at home if you have the right dog nail trimmers. You don’t want to let their nails get very long because they can start to split and crack which will hurt your pug. (Note: In my experience taking a pug to the groomer to get their nails done requires two groomers to hold them still. Ours do not enjoy this part but it is a necessity.)

Teeth: In my experience, occasionally brushing your pug’s teeth will be enough to keep their teeth in good shape. Personally our pugs get their teeth brushed when they go to the groomer. Pet stores sell dog tooth brushes and flavored dog tooth paste so that you can brush your pugs teeth at home.

Most of our pugs grooming is done at home. But every 2-3 months we take our dogs to the groomers for a spa day. Our pugs love this and they come home very soft, shiny, and smell amazing! I highly recommend taking your pug for a spa day they will love it!

Taking care of your pug and keeping them well maintained is so worth it because there is truly no love quite like #puglove!

Mia after her spa day

Vinny after his spa day