Pug Dog Health Problems

Pugs are a highly intelligent, rambunctious and easy-to-train breed of dog that has become very popular. For the most part pugs are healthy and active yet this unusual breed does have some health problems that they are prone to.

The expressive pug dog "Rodricko" is Copyrighted by Flickr user: Lorri37 (Lo) under the Creative Commons Attribution license.

Temperature Stress

Protect your pug from heat and cold "-1 : -2 = 29" is Copyrighted by Flickr user: OliBac (Olivier) under the Creative Commons Attribution license.

Pugs cannot tolerate extreme weather conditions. Pugs need to live primarily indoors with their families when the weather is either excessively hot or cold. They are susceptible to respiratory illnesses.

Breathing Difficulties

Short snouts make breathing difficult "Gracie Goblin" is Copyrighted by Flickr user: ♥ellie♥ under the Creative Commons Attribution license.

Their short snouts make breathing somewhat difficult for the pug. They are also more likely than other breeds to get allergies.

Eyes

Pugs' eyes are delicate "Sophia With Her Christmas Scarf" is Copyrighted by Flickr user: audreyjm529 (Audrey) under the Creative Commons Attribution license.

Pugs are more susceptible to inflammation of the cornea than some other breeds. Their prominent eyes are prone to weeping.

Encephalitis

Make sure your young pug is healthy "Me and my shadow" is Copyrighted by Flickr user: inajeep under the Creative Commons Attribution license.

Adolescent pug dogs are prone to PDE, or pug dog encephalitis. The cause is unknown.

Breeding Difficulties

Pug pups are difficult to whelp "Squint" is Copyrighted by Flickr user: ♥ellie♥ under the Creative Commons Attribution license.

Pugs have difficulties giving birth naturally due to small hips of the adult and large heads of the pups. Cesarean births are very common for pug puppies.

References

• Dog Breed Info -- Pugs
• K9 Web - Pugs

Resources

• Animal Planet: Dogs 101