Pug

ChienPetitPoids 6–8 kgEspérance 12–15 ans

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.

Tempérament : Sweet and snuggly, low exercise drive, champion snorer

🩺 Maladies fréquentes et risques

Élevé

BOAS (brachycephalic airway obstruction)

Loud snoring + poor exercise tolerance — get assessed

Élevé

Proptosis / corneal ulcers

Shallow orbits — bumps and dryness both injure

Élevé

Skin fold infection

Clean and dry the facial folds daily

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Pug dog encephalitis (PDE)

Rare but fatal — seizures or circling, go immediately

Élevé

Obesity

Meaningfully worsens breathing

📋 Dépistages conseillés et fréquence

#1Airway evaluation at age 1
#2Eye exam (annual)
#3Weight (monthly)

🍚 Nutrition

Strict weight control; shallow bowl to reduce swallowed air.

🛁 Soins quotidiens

Air-conditioned summers; no midday walks; daily facial-fold and eye-corner care.

🔗 Pages de symptômes liées

Squinting / won't open the eye Eye discharge

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