Complete Information Regarding the Pug Dog
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Health Issues With Your Pug Dog
Overall Preventive Care
Nothing is more scary that having your dog fall ill. You feel helpless, guilty and worried to death. You can help your dog remain healthy if you take a bit of time to watch out for health warning signs and if you perform daily checks for any potential health issues.
Once able to look for the very beginning of an issue, your Pug will have a much better chance of a quick diagnosis from the vet and a fast recovery. There are also some medical issues that you can avoid all together by following some simple guidelines.
Once able to look for the very beginning of an issue, your Pug will have a much better chance of a quick diagnosis from the vet and a fast recovery. There are also some medical issues that you can avoid all together by following some simple guidelines.
Quick Prevention Rules
There are some quick rules to follow that will prevent certain medical issues to happen to your Pug:
- Never allow your dog to overheat, if you dog is in hot weather and begins to show signs of weakness, follow heatstroke prevention care.
- Keep all danger products out of the reach of your Pug.
- Always check for ticks after being outside
- Any swelling, trouble breathing or limping is a sign to get your Pug to the vet ASAP
How to Know If Your Pug is Sick
There are many health care topics to be discussed regarding your Pug. Each week, in our Topic of the Week section, we will address a new subject. However, the following are some health issues to keep in mind regarding your dog.
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There are many health care topics to be discussed regarding your Pug. Each week, in our Topic of the Week section, we will address a new subject. However, the following are some health issues to keep in mind regarding your dog.
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Temperature: One of the most effective methods of determining if your dog is ill is to take his or her temperature. The normal temperature of any breed of dog is between 101 and 102 degrees (38.3 to 38.8 Celsius). The temperate must be taken rectally, this will just be done in the gentle way that it is performed with a human baby. If your Pug dog has a fever, this is a red flag warning to bring him or her to the vet immediately.
Discharge: If your Pug is having unusual and excessive discharge from the ears, mouth, nose or eyes this is also a health warning sign. Discharge is normal, however a noticeable increase is a reason to have your dog checked out at the vet.
Oder: Dogs most often smell like...dogs! However, if a dog is sick they may have a strange smell that emits from the ears or mouth. Never dismiss this and bring your Pug in for a checkup.
Breathing: It will be normal for your dog to pant in hot weather or after exercise. You will know what is normal panting and what is something else. If your Pug is panting very heavy, making wheezing noises or seemingly struggling to breath normally, rush your Pug to get medical help.
Discharge: If your Pug is having unusual and excessive discharge from the ears, mouth, nose or eyes this is also a health warning sign. Discharge is normal, however a noticeable increase is a reason to have your dog checked out at the vet.
Oder: Dogs most often smell like...dogs! However, if a dog is sick they may have a strange smell that emits from the ears or mouth. Never dismiss this and bring your Pug in for a checkup.
Breathing: It will be normal for your dog to pant in hot weather or after exercise. You will know what is normal panting and what is something else. If your Pug is panting very heavy, making wheezing noises or seemingly struggling to breath normally, rush your Pug to get medical help.
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