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Pug Dog Diseases
Bilateral Cataracts
This an eye disease which can lead to blindness if not corrected as soon as symptoms appear. Symptoms will be: a film on the Pug dog’s eye or eyes, squinting, walking into walls, sensitivity to sun light or bright lights. Surgery is often the treatment. Most Pug dogs fully recover from this with an experienced veterinarian performing the operation.
Corneal Ulcers
Whenever the Pug dog’s eye or eyes are scratched, this can occur. A scratch may occur from just about anything. If severe enough, it can develop in an eye ulcer. If not treated early, the dog may permanently lose some eye sight. Symptoms are excessive tearing, a dog rubbing his eye or eyes, redness, a film on the eye and signs that the dog is in pain. Treatments will vary depending on the severity of the ulcer.
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Red Mange
Microscopic mites live on all dogs. At any age, a Pug dog may begin to show an allergic reaction to these mites. This will show as severe redness on the skin, most often on the Pug’s face and tummy. Fur may fall out, this may occur in patches around the dog’s eyes or all over the body. Once treated, fur should re-grow. If your Pug shows these symptoms, urgent veterinarian care is needed.
Dry Eye
This can happen when there is a shortage of tear production in a Pug dog. This happens when the gland of the eye malfunctions. You may notice that your dog’s eye look very dull and not bright and shiny. The dog may try to rub his eyes. Treatment will include medication to lubricate the eye and possible surgery on the eye gland. .
Elongated Soft Palate
The soft palate is an extension of the palate area of a Pug dog’s mouth. Sometimes, a Pug dog is born with this mouth abnormality. This can cause breathing problems with the dog. With moderate to extensive surgery, this can be fixed and most dogs recover quite well.
Encephalitis
Encephalitis is the medical term for a swelling of the brain. This, in turn, causes seizures. When a Pug dog is having a seizure, he may look into space, circle around and around, stumble, breath very hard, seem confused, be very weak and in some cases, fall to the ground. Unlike with humans, you do not want to stick anything in the dog’s mouth. If you suspect that your Pug dog is having a seizure, this should be diagnosed by your dog’s vet right away. Anti-seizure mediation may be used and surgery may need to be performed to control the brain swelling.
Hip Dysplasia
This is a common dog health condition that affects the dog’s hip joint. This area is made of 2 main parts, the socket and the ball that fits into it. Strong ligaments hold them together and allow a dog to walk, run and jump. Whether born with this condition or developing this (usually by too much exercise when young or by experiencing a too rapid growth spurt), the dog’s hip joint will pop of place. Moderate cases can be treated with medication. Serious cases require surgery. If left untreated, this can worsen quickly to a point where the Pug dog can not walk.
Patellar Luxation
This canine health condition affects a Pug dog’s knee cap. The knee cap joint will slip out of place. The dog’s leg may become “frozen” in place for 5 to 20 minutes. Then, the dog may behave normally. However, this does not mean that all is well. This must be treated or it will worse to a very serious health issue which can cause a dog to eventually not be able to walk.
Stenotic Nares
This condition causes the Pug dog’s nostrils to become narrow, usually too narrow to breath well. Because of this, the dog’s heart can become swollen. The Pug may breath excessively heavily through his mouth and a foam-like secretion may run from the nose. Obviously quite serious, immediate treatment is needed. NOTE: Many times, this occurs during the teething stage and then corrects itself. It is often suggested to delay any plans for surgery until the pup has finished teething.
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This an eye disease which can lead to blindness if not corrected as soon as symptoms appear. Symptoms will be: a film on the Pug dog’s eye or eyes, squinting, walking into walls, sensitivity to sun light or bright lights. Surgery is often the treatment. Most Pug dogs fully recover from this with an experienced veterinarian performing the operation.
Corneal Ulcers
Whenever the Pug dog’s eye or eyes are scratched, this can occur. A scratch may occur from just about anything. If severe enough, it can develop in an eye ulcer. If not treated early, the dog may permanently lose some eye sight. Symptoms are excessive tearing, a dog rubbing his eye or eyes, redness, a film on the eye and signs that the dog is in pain. Treatments will vary depending on the severity of the ulcer.
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Red Mange
Microscopic mites live on all dogs. At any age, a Pug dog may begin to show an allergic reaction to these mites. This will show as severe redness on the skin, most often on the Pug’s face and tummy. Fur may fall out, this may occur in patches around the dog’s eyes or all over the body. Once treated, fur should re-grow. If your Pug shows these symptoms, urgent veterinarian care is needed.
Dry Eye
This can happen when there is a shortage of tear production in a Pug dog. This happens when the gland of the eye malfunctions. You may notice that your dog’s eye look very dull and not bright and shiny. The dog may try to rub his eyes. Treatment will include medication to lubricate the eye and possible surgery on the eye gland. .
Elongated Soft Palate
The soft palate is an extension of the palate area of a Pug dog’s mouth. Sometimes, a Pug dog is born with this mouth abnormality. This can cause breathing problems with the dog. With moderate to extensive surgery, this can be fixed and most dogs recover quite well.
Encephalitis
Encephalitis is the medical term for a swelling of the brain. This, in turn, causes seizures. When a Pug dog is having a seizure, he may look into space, circle around and around, stumble, breath very hard, seem confused, be very weak and in some cases, fall to the ground. Unlike with humans, you do not want to stick anything in the dog’s mouth. If you suspect that your Pug dog is having a seizure, this should be diagnosed by your dog’s vet right away. Anti-seizure mediation may be used and surgery may need to be performed to control the brain swelling.
Hip Dysplasia
This is a common dog health condition that affects the dog’s hip joint. This area is made of 2 main parts, the socket and the ball that fits into it. Strong ligaments hold them together and allow a dog to walk, run and jump. Whether born with this condition or developing this (usually by too much exercise when young or by experiencing a too rapid growth spurt), the dog’s hip joint will pop of place. Moderate cases can be treated with medication. Serious cases require surgery. If left untreated, this can worsen quickly to a point where the Pug dog can not walk.
Patellar Luxation
This canine health condition affects a Pug dog’s knee cap. The knee cap joint will slip out of place. The dog’s leg may become “frozen” in place for 5 to 20 minutes. Then, the dog may behave normally. However, this does not mean that all is well. This must be treated or it will worse to a very serious health issue which can cause a dog to eventually not be able to walk.
Stenotic Nares
This condition causes the Pug dog’s nostrils to become narrow, usually too narrow to breath well. Because of this, the dog’s heart can become swollen. The Pug may breath excessively heavily through his mouth and a foam-like secretion may run from the nose. Obviously quite serious, immediate treatment is needed. NOTE: Many times, this occurs during the teething stage and then corrects itself. It is often suggested to delay any plans for surgery until the pup has finished teething.
Having All of the Needed Knowledge
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