Run your hands over your pug's entire body to check for lumps, bumps, sores, or painful areas. Some dogs are stoic, so a barely distinguishable flinch may be the only reaction you get if you touch a sore spot. Lift the paws to check for stickers between the toes or in the footpads. In winter, clean your pug's feet after he's been outside to remove any de-icing chemicals, salt, snow, or ice. Make sure toenails are at a comfortable length. A healthy coat is shiny with no patchy areas or hot spots.