Major Health Problems For Pugs

To nurture a Pug effectively and give it a long life, it is important to know the health issues it can encounter during its lifespan. The Pug breeder you approach and the vet you want to take your pet to will guide you in tackling these issues effectively.

Here are some of the most common health conditions Pugs are prone to:

Corneal Ulcers

Pugs are also prone to ulcers in their eyes, essentially because they have large eyes. Get in touch with your vet as soon as you see your Pug’s eyes tearing up profusely and getting red.

Epilepsy

Pugs are susceptible to idiopathic epilepsy, a condition that results in seizures in dogs for no apparent reason. If you see your Pug have seizures, take it to a vet without any delay.

Nerve Degeneration

Nerve degeneration is common in older Pugs, making them stagger, drag, and experience difficulty jumping. Medical researchers have not been able to pinpoint the precise cause of this condition. All we know is that it develops slowly over time and needs extensive medical examination.

Dry Eye

As the name suggests, dry eye is an eye condition that prevents Pugs from producing enough tears to keep their eyes moist. Depending on the cause of dry eye, the vet will tackle it with medication or relevant treatment. If the condition involves a dark pigment covering your pet’s eye, it might lead to gradual blindness.

Walking Dandruff

Also known as cheyletiella dermatitis, walking dandruff is a skin condition arising due to small mites. It manifests itself in the form of heavy dandruff, especially on your Pug’s middle back. If you have other pets in your house, make sure you get them treated as well because walking dandruff is contagious.

Pug Dog Encephalitis

This inflammatory brain condition is unique to pugs. Pug Dog Encephalitis (PDE) has no known causes yet and medical researchers are working on the same. The condition can only be diagnosed by checking a Pug’s brain tissue after its death. Common in young Pugs, PDE leads to seizures, followed by making dogs circle, get blind, and fall into a coma before dying.