Ears. The pug’s ears need to be cleaned on a regular basis, with an ear wash. Consult with the vet if you notice redness or heavy discharge. If you see that your pug often shakes its head, there might be a problem as well.
Skin. As I have already mentioned, pugs are prone to skin problems, so you will always need to watch out for that. The skin folds and wrinkles on the pug’s face also need to be cleaned regularly, especially those around the nose. If they are not cleaned well enough they may get infected, which will require another visit to the vet.
Nails. You should keep your pug’s nails short. Pugs often rub their faces with a paw, like cats, and if the nails are too long they might damage the eyes.
Teeth. It is good to brush your pug’s teeth once in a while. You can also use special chewing bones to keep down tartar buildup.
Grooming. The pug’s fur is very short, but they have a lot of hair, and they shed quite a lot. There is some seasonal increase of the shedding as well. Regular grooming helps to reduce it. The pug’s coat is very smooth and easy to groom. Most pugs enjoy having their coat combed.