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Be Aware Of These Pug Health Problems

by: LeeDobbin
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Everyone loves a beautiful, snuggly pug, right? They couldn't be more perfect with their crinkled up face, little piggy tail, and amazing personality! However, if you are contemplating owning a pug, one must consider that there are complex Pug health problems that come with owning this beauty.

Part of what makes the Pug so adorable is their flat face, but it can also cause a few 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.

Sadly, there are two other Pug health problems that are much more serious in nature.

A fatal disease which generally affects Pugs from two to three years old is known as Pug Dog Encephalitis. Some common symptoms of this disease may include swelling of the brain, seizures, muscle weakness, and trouble walking. There is not a lot of information about this disease, except when it strikes it is fatal. If your dog displays any of these symptoms, it does not necessarily mean he or she has Pug Dog Encephalitis, but you should take your pet to a Veterinarian immediately.

A birth defect of the breed is called Hemi-vertebrae, it causes an imbalance within the dogs spine. Although it may not be preventable, it is detectable! An x-ray will enable you to make the best decision for you and your pet, and help avoid the pain of paralysis caused by the imbalance.

If you're thinking of adopting a Pug you need to keep in mind the Pug health problems they can have. Fortunately the terrible problems only affect a small percentage of Pugs so you don't need to let it overly affect your choice.

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About the Author

At http://www.pugdoghealth.com you can learn more about these pug health problems as well as get info on the breed and learn how to care for and train your pug.  

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