Pug
PerroPequeñoPeso 6–8 kgEsperanza 12–15 años
The wrinkled flat-face trio of concerns: airway, prominent eyes and skin folds. Heatstroke risk in summer is extreme; the breed-specific Pug dog encephalitis (PDE) also exists.
Temperamento: Sweet and snuggly, low exercise drive, champion snorer
🩺 Enfermedades frecuentes y riesgos
Alto
BOAS (brachycephalic airway obstruction)
Loud snoring + poor exercise tolerance — get assessed
Alto
Proptosis / corneal ulcers
Shallow orbits — bumps and dryness both injure
Alto
Skin fold infection
Clean and dry the facial folds daily
Vigilar
Pug dog encephalitis (PDE)
Rare but fatal — seizures or circling, go immediately
Alto
Obesity
Meaningfully worsens breathing
📋 Cribados recomendados y frecuencia
- #1Airway evaluation at age 1
- #2Eye exam (annual)
- #3Weight (monthly)
🍚 Nutrición
Strict weight control; shallow bowl to reduce swallowed air.
🛁 Cuidados diarios
Air-conditioned summers; no midday walks; daily facial-fold and eye-corner care.
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