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Pug Health

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

  • NEW! 2009 Health Survey!
  • PugCentral Health Survey 1998 Results
  • Pug Medical Care
  • Veterinary Information for Dog Owners

 Eyes

  • The Eyes Have It
  • Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
  • Pet Eye Place
  • Eyevet Consulting Services
  • American College of Veterinary Opthalmologists
  • Entropion and Distichiasis

 Immune System

  • Hypothyroidism
  • Types of Allergies
  • Demodectic Mange
  • Mange Questions and Answers


 Respiratory System

  • The Brachycephalic Syndrome
  • Brachycephalic Surgery Explained
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

 Orthopedic

  • Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
  • Canine Hip Dysplasia Resources
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
  • Legg Calve Perthes Disease
  • Hemivertebrae
  • OFA Patellar Registry

 Miscellaneous

  • Pug Dog Encephalitis
  • Canine Epilepsy Network
  • Liver Shunt
  • Toxic Plants
  • Hemivertebrae
  • OFA Patellar Registry
 
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