Pug Health Survey


The Questions asked:

Age of Pug in months
Where did you acquire your Pug? Show breeder
Other breeder
Pet shop
Rescue
Sex Male
Female
Colour Fawn
Black
Has this Pug been spayed or neutered?
Allergies
Cervical disc disease A degeneration or malformation of the cushioning discs between the spinal column bones in the neck.
Collapsed trachea
Corneal ulcer, superficial
Cystitis and cystic calculiInfection of the bladder which often leads to formation of abnormal mineral deposits (bladder stones).
Demodectic mange
Diabetes
Distichiasis and Ectopic Cilia A second row of eyelashes and lashes that grow on the inside of the eye lid
Dry eye A condition where one or both eyes do not produce a normal amount or type of tears.
Dystocia Complications of the birth process (difficult birth).
Elongated soft palate
Encephalitis An inflammatory condition of the brain causing signs of central nervous system dysfunction and epilepsy (seizures).
Entropion Eyelid that is turned in.
Epilepsy A disease characterized by convulsions (seizures) and/or disturbances of consciousness.
Exposure keratopathy syndrome A condition where the Pug does not close its eyes completely when sleeping, causing the drying of the cornea and formation of pigment.
Hanging tongue
Hemivertebrae A wedge shaped vertebrae instead of the usual square one; can cause paralysis
Hepatic portosystemic shunt A malformation of blood vessels in the liver or an abnormal communication between the arteries and veins in the liver.
Hip dysplasia
Hypothyroidism A disease where the body produces an abnormally low amount of thyroid hormones.
Legg-Perthes disease Necrosis (death) of the femoral head.
Mastocytoma A mast cell tumour.
Monorchid/chryptorchid One or both testicles remain undescended.
Patella luxation Slipping knee caps
Pannus Migration of blood vessels and the pigment of the eye, usually from the outer edge to the middle until they cover the cornea
Pigmentary keratitis An inflammatory condition of the cornea characterized by abnormal pigmentation.
Severely undershot jaw A condition where the lower jaw is too long for the upper jaw.
Stenotic nares Pinched or very tight nostrils.
Syncope A brief period of fainting or collapse.
Ulcerative keratitis An inflammation of the cornea characterized by the formation of ulcers.
Umbilical hernia A break in the abdominal muscle wall at the point where the umbilical cord enters the body.
Vaginal hyperplasia An overgrowth of tissues of the vagina.
Wry mouth A condition where the teeth do not meet properly; a crooked mouth.
Have the Pug's hips been x-rayed? -
If yes, have the x-rays been submitted to a registry for evaluation? (e.g. OFA)
Have the Pug's knees been checked by a vet?
If yes, have the knees been certified? (e.g. by OFA)
Have the Pug's eyes been examined by an ophthalmologist?
If yes, has the exam form been submitted to an eye registry (e.g. CERF)?
Has this Pug had a reaction to routine vaccination?