Pug health problems
85 conditions documented for the Pug, ordered by how often owners search for them. Each guide covers the early signs, what causes it, what treatment realistically costs, and the point at which it stops being a wait-and-see problem.
Looking for something else? The full Pug breed guide covers temperament, exercise needs and ownership costs.
Start with Pug Most Common Genetic Disorders: What to Screen For for the hereditary picture across the breed.
Health conditions (83)
Each guide leads with the signs that mean 'vet today' before anything you can do at home.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC) in Pugs
- Bloat (gastric Dilatation-volvulus/gdv) in Pugs: what to expect
- Bloat Prevention in Pugs: Feeding Habits That Help
- Cardiomyopathy in Pugs: Heart Muscle Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease in Pugs: Stages & Management
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Pugs: What It Means
- Gastric Dilatation-volvulus (GDV/BLOAT) in Pugs: what to expect
- Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Pugs: Back Disease Explained
- Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) Type I in Pugs
- Kidney Stones in Pugs: Types, Signs & Diet Prevention
- Liver Shunts in Pugs: Congenital Portal Vessel Abnormalities
- Pancreatitis and Diabetes in Senior Pugs: The Long-Term Link
- Pancreatitis in Pugs: The Fatty-Food Emergency
- Pug Congenital Heart Problems: Aortic Stenosis Explained
- Pug Heart Conditions: Risks, Signs & Monitoring
- Pug Heart Disease: Dilated Cardiomyopathy Explained
- Pug Heart Murmurs: Grades, Causes & What Comes Next
- Pug Most Common Genetic Disorders: What to Screen For
- Seizures in Pugs: Epilepsy vs. Pug Dog Encephalitis
- Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome (BOAS) in Pugs: what to expect
- Brachycephalic Features in Pugs: What They Are
- Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) in Pugs: Owner Guide
- Cherry Eye in Pugs: Gland Prolapse Explained
- Eye Disorders in Pugs: Signs, Costs and What to Do
- Eye Problems in Pugs: Signs, Costs and What to Do
- Gastrointestinal Disorders in Pugs: Signs, Costs and What to Do
- Hip Dysplasia Prevalence in Pugs: Signs, Costs and What to Do
- Immune-Mediated Thyroiditis in Pugs: The Autoimmune Cause
- Luxating Patellas in Pugs: Signs, Costs and What to Do
- Patellar Luxation in Pugs: Grading & Surgical Decision-Making
- Pug Allergic Reactions: Emergency Signs & Care
- Pug Allergies: Skin Folds, Ears & Long-Term Management
- Pug Hip Dysplasia: Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment
- Pug Hypothyroidism: Symptoms, Testing & Treatment
- Pug Obesity: Why It's So Easy and So Risky
- Pug Skin Allergies: Environmental & Food Triggers Explained
- Skin Infections in Pugs: Signs, Costs and What to Do
- Why Pugs Overeat: The Genetics Behind Obesity Risk
- Arthritis in Pugs: Aging Joints & Weight Management
- Autoimmune Skin Disease in Pugs: What to Know
- Back/spine Issues in Pugs: Signs, Costs and What to Do
- Bone & Growth Issues in Pugs: Signs, Costs and What to Do
- Cancer in Pugs: Warning Signs & Vigilance
- Cardiac Disease in Pugs: Signs, Costs and What to Do
- Cataracts in Pugs: Causes, Signs & Treatment
- Chondrodystrophy in Pugs: The Genetics Explained
- Chronic Active Hepatitis in Pugs: What to Know
- Corneal Dystrophy in Pugs: A Quiet, Painless Haze
- Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Pugs: Signs & Recovery
- Degenerative Myelopathy in Pugs: A Rare Diagnosis
- Dental Issues in Pugs: Crowding & Care: What Owners Actually Pay
- Diabetes in Pugs: Signs, Diagnosis & Daily Care
- Ear Infections in Pugs: Causes & Care Routine
- Elbow Dysplasia in Pugs: Puppy Joint Development
- Elongated Soft Palate in Pugs: The Single Fix
- Esophageal Disease in Pugs: Regurgitation Risk
- Exercise Intolerance in Pugs: A Baseline Trait
- Exercise-induced Collapse (EIC) in Pugs: Signs, Costs and What to Do
- Genetic Load in Pugs: Signs, Costs and What to Do
- Glaucoma in Pugs: A Painful Eye Emergency
- Heat Sensitivity & Hyperthermia in Pugs: Signs, Costs and What to Do
- Hemivertebrae in Pugs: Back Problems Explained
- Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease in Pugs: A Puppy Hip Condition
- MMVD in Pugs: The Breed's Most Common Heart Disease
- Myotonia Congenita in Pugs: A Rare Muscle Stiffness Disorder
- Neurologic Disease in Pugs: Pug Dog Encephalitis & Beyond
- Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) in Pugs: A Growth
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-RCD3) in Pugs: what to expect
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in Pugs: Signs, Costs and What to Do
- Pug Anesthesia Sensitivity: Surgery Risk Explained
- Pug Eye Disease: Why This Breed's Eyes Are So Vulnerable
- Pug Heat Sensitivity: Everyday Management Guide
- Pug Pet Insurance Claims: What Actually Gets Filed
- Pug Pregnancy Complications: Why Whelping Carries Extra Risk
- Purebred Pug vs. Mixed Breed: Comparing Real Health Risk
- Respiratory Disease in Pugs: The BOAS Syndrome Explained
- Schnauzer Comedo Syndrome in Pugs: A Skin Condition Beyond Its Name
- Small Nostrils (stenotic Nares) in Pugs: Signs, Costs and What to Do
- Ventricular Arrhythmias in Pugs: An Electrical Heart Problem
- Von Willebrand's Disease in Pugs: The Hidden Bleeding Disorder
- Von Willebrand's Disease Type 1 (vWD1) in Pugs: Genetic Testing
- Wobbler Syndrome in Pugs: A Rare Neck Instability Condition
- X-SCID in Pugs: A Rare, Serious Immune Deficiency in Puppies
Behaviour (2)
What to try at home first, and the point at which a trainer or behaviourist is the right call.