Pug Health.

The Main Issues

Heat.

Pugs can not tolerate a climate which is too hot. The flat face makes it difficult for the pug to disperse heat from their body and they can become very ill if they are subject to high temperatures.

If you live in a hot climate, or if the summer is very hot you should make sure that your pug is kept cool and if you go out take plenty of water and even a sun shade.

This also goes for healing in the home too if your home id very hot your pug will struggle, provide a cool room or turn the heating down a bit…….

Breathing

Because of the short snout, pugs can have problems breathing, so you should try to protect against colds and ant sort of congestion. The pugs nose should be moist and if it does become dry consult your vet or try a little Vaseline.

Heavy breathing can also be linked to the heat issue as talked about earlier.

The nose and nostrils of the pug are also very soft and can tend to collapse through heave breathing. If this becomes a problem for your put….again seek the advice of your vet.

Inflammation at the hair follicle

This also occurs mainly around the snout and will show up as small while spots. Although this may not trouble your pug too much it si a good idea to get it checked out if you notice it. It will normally clear up with antibiotics.

Knee Problems

This is common in Pugs, it is the dislocation of the small movable bone in the knee called the Patella from the femur. This will be quite obvious and very painful and if you spot it the vet is the first and olnt port of call.

Hip Dysplasia.

The hip joint is a ball and socket connection. If the joint is malformed the head of the femur will not properly align with the cup of the hip socket. This misalignment can range from mild to severe. In mild cases, with proper diet and exercise the animal can lead a full and active life. In more severe cases surgical correction is required.

Ear Infection

Ear Infections are often seen in pugs. And can become quite painful if untreated. Severe cases may need to have the ears repeatedly syringed out. But if you catch it early any long term damage can be averted with simple ear drops for your vet.

The above are some of the main health issuers that pugs face, if you start alert and catch any health problems quick your pug should enjoy a happy and pain free life.