PUG

Cardiovascular conditions

Hereditary stenosis of the bundle of His

Dermatological conditions

Atopy

• Females probably predisposed

Lentiginosis profusa

• Hereditary in pugs

Intertrigo

• This breed is predisposed to facial-fold intertrigo

Papilloma-virus-associated pigmented lesions

Epidermal naevi

Musculoskeletal conditions

Aseptic necrosis of the femoral head

Congenital elbow luxation

• Severe disability in this breed

Hemivertebrae

Neoplastic conditions

Oral melanoma

• Possible breed predisposition

Mast cell tumours

• Possible breed predisposition

Neurological conditions

Hemiverebrae

• Congenital

Pug encephalitis

Ocular conditions

Entropion (usually medial lower lids)

• Breed predisposition

Distichiasis

• Breed predisposition

Caruncular trichiasis

• Breed predisposition

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

• Breed predisposition

Congenital keratoconjunctivitis sicca (lacrimal gland hypoplasia)

• Affected breed

Proptosis

• Occurs more easily in this breed due to head shape

Pigmentary keratitis

• Breed predisposition

Refractory corneal ulceration

• Breed predisposition

Physiological conditions

Achondroplasia

• Genetic dwarfism
• Skull and limbs affected
• Accepted as a breed standard

Reproductive conditions

XX sex reversal

• Congenital condition reported in this breed

Dystocia

• Breed predisposition due to combination of narrow pelvis and large head/wide shoulders

Respiratory conditions

Brachycephalic upper airway syndrome

• Complex of anatomical deformities
• Common in this breed
• Probably a consequence of selective breeding for certain facial characteristics