6 Genetic Issues Found In Pugs That You Need To Know About

by sierrag on in Facts 14

Pugs snort and snore, right? All Pug owners know these noises and have grown used to them. But in some instances, the noise can be relating to a problem:

5. Stenotic Nares: Is a birth defect found in breeds with short noses including the Pug and is essentially overly soft nasal tissue. When a dog with overly soft nasal tissues breathes, their nostrils collapse, leaving them to breathe through their mouths to get the necessary oxygen. SN can be corrected through surgery.

If you notice your Pug only breathes through their mouth, we recommend that you take them to your vet immediately. It's important to know if the soft tissues in their nose has collapsed or if their mouth breathing is simply a result of habit.

The last genetic issue affects the brain. Head over to the next page to learn more about this genetic concern.

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14 thoughts on “6 Genetic Issues Found In Pugs That You Need To Know About”

  9. Jarrod M. Klanderman

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    Love my Lola Mae, and she’s always been a beauty. The vets just love her because I don’t let her get fat. They did notice a little PK in her eye last time though. Just small, and they said to watch but that it doesn’t seem to be bothering her or creating any issue at this point. She’s 10, and usually still acts like a goofy puppy!

  11. Billie Senig

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    Loved my Ziggy. He had bladder stones and we had three extensive surgeries in a year. He was put on Royal Canin. SO and bottled water as well. He still got them after all of that and started throwing up black stuff and or vet had to put him down. She said it was probably due to inbreeding. He was only 4 1/2

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