Pugs are prone to many health problems. Some are relatively minor and do not radically affect the Pug's quality of life, but others can be life threatening.

The links below are to articles and Web sites that address some of the common and not so common problems in the breed.


 
General Pug Health Survey
Pug Medical Care
Veterinary Information for Dog Owners
Congenital Disorders and Diseases of Dogs
Eyes The Eyes Have It
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
Pet Eye Place
Eyevet Consulting Services
American College of Veterinary Opthalmologists
Immune SystemDemodex Mites and Your Dog
Demodectic mange
Demodectic Mange (Demodex)
Hypothyroidism
Canine Allergies
Respiratory system The Brachycephalic Syndrome
Pulmonary Disease in Pugs
Orthopedics Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
Canine Hip Dysplasia Resources
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Legg Perthes
Hemivertebrae
Hemivertebrae
OFA Patellar Registry
Patellar Luxation (Slipping Kneecap)
Miscellaneous Pug Dog Encephalitis
Canine Epilepsy Network
Liver Shunt
Poisonous Plants