Complete Information Regarding the Pug Dog
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Emergency Situations with Your Pug Dog
There will be times when you have no idea what is wrong with your dog. You will only be able to determine that he or she is displaying health alert symptoms. If you see that your dog is showing the following signs and you do not know the cause, do not waste time trying to figure out what is wrong; simply rush your dog to the vet:
- Difficulty breathing
- Sudden loss of movement to any limbs
- Sudden inability to see
- Complete loss of badder or bowel control
- Tremors or seizure like shaking
An emergency situation will occur, as you may have guessed, without much warning. Many issues may arise which can be classified as emergencies. As a loving Pug dog owner, it will be your job to know what is happening and how to best react.
In many cases, the life of your dog will depend on your actions. Dogs have a strong survival instinct, however many events will be out of the reach of control of your Pug.
In all emergency situations, you must tend to your dog and at the same time know exactly where to bring your Pug for medical help. Having a trustworthy vet is a must. Knowing the location of a 24 hour animal hospital is also vital.
In many cases, the life of your dog will depend on your actions. Dogs have a strong survival instinct, however many events will be out of the reach of control of your Pug.
In all emergency situations, you must tend to your dog and at the same time know exactly where to bring your Pug for medical help. Having a trustworthy vet is a must. Knowing the location of a 24 hour animal hospital is also vital.
Rare But Serious Medical Emergencies
Heatstroke: A dog, especially a small breed such as the Pug can come down with heatstroke very easily. To prevent this do not exercise your dog or allow him or her to run around for long periods during hot weather. Never leave you dog in your car; even if the weather is only warm, your car can heat up extremely fast. If you notice that you Pug is panting, sluggish, unable to move fast, or appears dizzy and has been subjected to any form of heat, take actions for heatstroke. If outside, get your Pug inside immediately. If you must be outside, find shade and carry your dog to it. Bring your Pug lots of water and place cool towels on his or her body. Bring their temperature down before bringing them to a vet.
Choking: A dog is capable of chewing on just about anything. If your Pug begins to cough uncontrollably and shows signs of choking, do not wait until he or she passes out. You must perform the Heimlich Maneuver in the same way as one would do for a person. You arms must wrap around your Pug, you will make a fist with one hand and cover that fist with the other. Place your fist under the rib cage and above the tummy. With controlled but firm movement, bring your fist in and up. If you are able to dislodge whatever was choking your dog, still bring him or her to the vet to check for damage to the throat and rib cage.
Poison: No one expects their Pug dog to ingest poison, but it happens. To prevent this, keep anything that you would normally put away if a toddler was in your house. This includes detergents, soaps, antifreeze, bug spray, deodorizer, shampoo and any liquid that is a poison if swallowed. If your Pug begins to vomit for no reason or shows signs of stomach pain, quickly look to see if you can determine if they got into a poisonous substance. If so, read the directions intended for humans and apply the same advice for your Pug. Once you have the situation under control, bring your dog to the vet ASAP.
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Heatstroke: A dog, especially a small breed such as the Pug can come down with heatstroke very easily. To prevent this do not exercise your dog or allow him or her to run around for long periods during hot weather. Never leave you dog in your car; even if the weather is only warm, your car can heat up extremely fast. If you notice that you Pug is panting, sluggish, unable to move fast, or appears dizzy and has been subjected to any form of heat, take actions for heatstroke. If outside, get your Pug inside immediately. If you must be outside, find shade and carry your dog to it. Bring your Pug lots of water and place cool towels on his or her body. Bring their temperature down before bringing them to a vet.
Choking: A dog is capable of chewing on just about anything. If your Pug begins to cough uncontrollably and shows signs of choking, do not wait until he or she passes out. You must perform the Heimlich Maneuver in the same way as one would do for a person. You arms must wrap around your Pug, you will make a fist with one hand and cover that fist with the other. Place your fist under the rib cage and above the tummy. With controlled but firm movement, bring your fist in and up. If you are able to dislodge whatever was choking your dog, still bring him or her to the vet to check for damage to the throat and rib cage.
Poison: No one expects their Pug dog to ingest poison, but it happens. To prevent this, keep anything that you would normally put away if a toddler was in your house. This includes detergents, soaps, antifreeze, bug spray, deodorizer, shampoo and any liquid that is a poison if swallowed. If your Pug begins to vomit for no reason or shows signs of stomach pain, quickly look to see if you can determine if they got into a poisonous substance. If so, read the directions intended for humans and apply the same advice for your Pug. Once you have the situation under control, bring your dog to the vet ASAP.
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