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Signs of a Healthy and Unhealthy Pug

February 11, 2019 by Dave Harding Leave a Comment

Table of Contents

  • Pug Body and Coat
  • Pug Eyes
  • Pug Ears
  • Pug Gums
  • Pug Noses

Pug Body and Coat

Their body should be soft to touch. They often look a little bit fat – if they look skinny this could be a sign of a problem. You shouldn’t be able to see his ribs. Likewise, if they are too fat this is also a problem.

Their coat should be clean, with no fleas/mites, and no rashes or bald patches. If you see it dotted with scabs or bald spots it could be a sign of ringworm or fleas. Small bits of dirt might be from fleas too.

The tail area should be clean and dry – if there is any sign of mess you should get it checked out by a vet.

Pug Eyes

Pugs have many health problems with their eyes. Check their eyes look healthy. They should be clear and shiny. If they are bloodshot, caked in eye gunk or teary you should have a vet check it out first. If a Pug’s eyes are teary and its nose is dry and warm this is a serious problem and you should get it straight to a vet.

Pug Ears

A Pug’s ears should be clean, with no dirt or wax, and definitely no signs of ear mites.

Pug Gums

Their gums should be a pink colour, and not pale or inflamed.If it is a puppy with pale gums it is a sign of it being anemic. If they are inflamed it might mean he has gingivitis.

Pug Noses

Their nose should not be warm or dry. They should be slightly damp, and cool to touch

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