Are pugs good pets considering thier possible health problems?
This was recently posted by a pug owner on a forum I participate in; I’ve wanted a Pug for as long as I can remember. My dream finally came true when I purchased Sgt. Bilko in January 2008. He is my little man and I absolutely adore him! I fell in love with the breed and had always intended to breed them. When Bilko was about 8 months he started getting what I can only describe as “Asthma” Attacks. I brought him straight to the vet and he was booked in for an explotory exam. It was torture watching him gasp for breath. It was discovered that he had a soft pallette condition, which is prevelant in short nose breeds. He was operated on and the surgery was deemed a success. I was assured that I would still be able to breed him. I began showing him and brought him to his first Kennel Club Show. I was left utterly stunned when I saw all the other Pugs there. Grossly Obese and snorting (More than usual!) and gasping for breath. I was told my Bilko was far too lean and that he would have to a
