Pug Health Problems
July 13th, 2008 by cashcowPart of what makes the Pug so adorable is their flat face, but it can also cause a few pug health problems. The shape of the face and the way the eyes protrude may make them prone to ulcerations if they touch the food bowl or anything else. This isn’t a huge problem, just something to be aware of.
One of the issues that you will find in a Pug is an elongated soft palate that is associated with the shape of the face. In the Pug, this flap of skin at the back of the throat can constrict the airway causing several annoying issues such as funny breathing, coughing and snoring. If any of these problems become to annoying they can be corrected with surgery.
Pug Dog Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain and generally starts when the dog is between 2 and 3 years old. There is currently not much information available about the disease, but it is always fatal. If your dog has seizures or has trouble walking and muscle weakness your vet should evaluate the Pug as these symptoms can be caused by problems other than Pug Dog Encephalitis.