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Pug

China

Ancient Times

25.4 cm

7.25 kg

54 Inherited Disorders

12
Serious
20
Moderate
22
Mild

Inherited Disorder Snapshot

CARDIOVASCULAR: Heart/blood vessels

42%

ENDOCRINE: Hormone regulation

0%

GASTROINTESTINAL: Mouth/throat/stomach

13%

MUSCULOSKELETAL: Muscles/bones/joints

19%

IMMUNE: Viruses/bacteria/toxins defence

0%

INTEGUMENT: Skin & fur

24%

NERVOUS: Brain/spine/nerves

37%

RESPIRATORY: Lungs/mouth/trachea

88%

UROGENITAL: Kidneys/bladder/reproductive

25%

Common Dog Diseases & Dangers

Condition Overview
Research shows 27% of all dogs die from cancer (1) with 50% of deaths in older dogs. Over 100 types of cancer exist, requiring specialized diagnosis, treatment, surgery, nutrition and pain management strategies (2). Cancer can affect any part of the body, particularly the skin, bone, and other major body organs. Cancer is considered to be one of the most important causes of death in older dogs. Some types of cancer are slow-growing while some can progress rapidly and are often diagnosed when it is already in the late stages. Cancer can manifest classical signs of the problem such as a tumor or growth, a wound that fails to heal, enlarged lymph nodes, lameness, swelling, and even abnormal bleeding. However, there are cases where there are little or no signs. An early diagnosis is very important for better chances of treatment and recovery.

Potential Complications that may affect Pug
The complications associated with cancer in dogs will depend on the organ/s which are affected and the treatment which is applied. Surgery to remove a tumor has higher risks of infection. There are also risks associated with anesthesia. Bleeding and/or damage to nerves may also occur during surgical removal of the tumor. Swelling and inflammation of the incision site is also a common occurrence. Other possible complications include a weak immune system as a result of the administration of chemotherapeutic agents, kidney failure, heart failure, and bone fractures.

1. Radlinsky et al. Diseases of the Ear. In: Ettinger, SJ, Feldman, EC, Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 6th Ed. St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders, 2005. (2) www.aspca.org – dog care.

$17436
Highest Claim
$1281
Average Claim

Insurance claim costs and statistics – PetSure claim statistics 2011 – 2012 National Pet insurance Industry Review. All information and statistics accurate as at October 2013

54 Inherited Disorders Affecting Pug

Disease Nervous

Hypoadrenocorticism in dogs

By | Alaskan Malamute, Alaskan Malamute Cross, Australian Silky Terrier, Australian Silky Terrier Cross, Australian Terrier, Australian Terrier Cross, Beagle, Beagle Cross, Belgian Shepherd, Belgian Shepherd Cross, Cairn Terrier, Cairn Terrier Cross, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cross, Cavoodle, Chow Chow, Chow Chow Cross, Dachshund, Dachshund - Long Haired, Dachshund - Long Haired Cross, Dachshund Cross, Disease, Doberman Pinscher, Doberman Pinscher Cross, Dobermann, Dobermann Cross, Dog, English Springer Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel Cross, Finnish Spitz, Finnish Spitz Cross, Golden Doodle (Groodle), Golden Retriever, Golden Retriever Cross, Hungarian Puli, Keeshond, Keeshond Cross, King Charles Spaniel, King Charles Spaniel Cross, Labradoodle, Labrador, Labrador Cross, Labrador Retriever, Labrador Retriever Cross, Miniature Dachshund, Miniature Dachshund - Smooth Haired, Miniature Dachshund - Wire Haired, Miniature Dachshund Cross, Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired, Miniature Doberman, Miniature Doberman Cross, Miniature Pinscher, Miniature Pinscher Cross, Miniature Poodle, Miniature Poodle Cross, Nervous/sensory, Old English Sheepdog, Old English Sheepdog Cross, Pinscher, Pinscher Cross, Poodle - Standard, Poodle - Standard Cross, Poodle - Toy, Poodle - Toy Cross, Pug, Pug Cross, Puli, Rottweiler, Rottweiler Cross, Samoyed, Samoyed Cross, Schipperke, Schipperke Cross, Schnoodle, Spoodle, Springer Spaniel, Springer Spaniel Cross, Tibetan Terrier, Tibetan Terrier Cross, West Highland White Terrier, West Highland White Terrier Cross | No Comments
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Hypoadrenocorticism Organ System: Nervous/sensory Hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease) is caused by a deficiency in the adrenal hormones which play a vital role in many processes in...
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Disease Cardiovascular

Behavioral Abnormalities in dogs

By | Alsatian, Alsatian Cross, American Eskimo, American Eskimo Cross, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier Cross, American Staffordshire Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier Cross, Beagle, Beagle Cross, Belgian Shepherd - Tervueren, Belgian Shepherd - Tervueren Cross, Bichon Frise, Bichon Frise Cross, Boston Terrier, Boston Terrier Cross, Boxer, Boxer Cross, Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier Cross, Cairn Terrier, Cairn Terrier Cross, Cardiovascular, Cavoodle, Chihuahua, Chihuahua Cross, Cocker Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel Cross, Dalmatian, Dalmatian Cross, Disease, Dog, English Setter, English Setter Cross, Fox Terrier Smooth, Fox Terrier Smooth Cross, Fox Terrier Wire, Fox Terrier Wire Cross, German Shepherd, German Shepherd Cross, Golden Doodle (Groodle), Golden Retriever, Golden Retriever Cross, Gordon Setter, Gordon Setter Cross, Hungarian Vizsla, Hungarian Vizsla Cross, Irish Red and White Setter, Irish Red and White Setter Cross, Irish Setter, Irish Setter Cross, Labradoodle, Labrador, Labrador Cross, Labrador Retriever, Labrador Retriever Cross, Leonberger, Leonberger Cross, Lhasa Apso, Lhasa Apso Cross, Miniature Dachshund, Miniature Dachshund - Smooth Haired, Miniature Dachshund - Wire Haired, Miniature Dachshund Cross, Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired, Miniature Poodle, Miniature Poodle Cross, Newfoundland, Newfoundland Cross, Norwich Terrier, Poodle - Standard, Poodle - Standard Cross, Poodle - Toy, Poodle - Toy Cross, Pug, Pug Cross, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Rhodesian Ridgeback Cross, Schnoodle, Scottish Terrier, Scottish Terrier Cross, Sealyham Terrier, Sealyham Terrier Cross, Shar-Pei, Shar-Pei Cross, Shiba Inu, Shiba Inu Cross, Skye Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Cross, Spoodle, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross, Welsh Springer Spaniel, Welsh Springer Spaniel Cross, Welsh Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, West Highland White Terrier Cross, Wire-Haired Terrier, Wire-Haired Terrier Cross, Yorkshire Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier Cross | No Comments

Breeds exposed to Behavioral Abnormalities – Research Reference German Shepherd Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database) Miniature Poodle Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database) Boston Terrier Cross…

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Disease Nervous

Plasmoma in dogs

By | Disease, Dog, Japanese Chin, King Charles Spaniel, King Charles Spaniel Cross, Lhasa Apso, Lhasa Apso Cross, Nervous/sensory, Pekingese, Pekingese Cross, Pug, Pug Cross, Shih Tzu, Shih Tzu Cross | No Comments
DefinitionBreeds AffectedDisease Author and Researcher Species: Dog Condition: Plasmoma Organ System: Nervous/sensory Plasma cells are a special kind of cells originating from the dog's immune system. In some cases they can infiltrate the...
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Disease Nervous

Platelet Dysfunction in dogs

By | Affenpinscher, Akita Inu, Akita Inu Cross, American Akita, American Akita Cross, American Cocker Spaniel, American Cocker Spaniel Cross, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier Cross, Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Cattle Dog Cross, Australian Silky Terrier, Australian Silky Terrier Cross, Australian Terrier, Australian Terrier Cross, Basset Hound, Basset Hound Cross, Bichon Frise, Bichon Frise Cross, Border Terrier, Border Terrier Cross, Boston Terrier, Boston Terrier Cross, British Bulldog, British Bulldog Cross, Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier Cross, Cairn Terrier, Cairn Terrier Cross, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cross, Cavoodle, Chihuahua, Chihuahua Cross, Chow Chow, Chow Chow Cross, Cocker Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel Cross, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier Cross, Disease, Dog, English Springer Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel Cross, Flat Coated Retriever, Flat Coated Retriever Cross, Fox Terrier Smooth, Fox Terrier Smooth Cross, Fox Terrier Wire, Fox Terrier Wire Cross, Golden Doodle (Groodle), Great Pyrenean, Great Pyrenean Cross, Griffon, Griffon Brabancon Cross, Griffon Bruxellois, Griffon Cross, HamiltonStovare, HamiltonStovare Cross, Japanese Akita, Japanese Chin, Keeshond, Keeshond Cross, King Charles Spaniel, King Charles Spaniel Cross, Labradoodle, Labrador, Labrador Cross, Labrador Retriever, Labrador Retriever Cross, Lhasa Apso, Lhasa Apso Cross, Lowchen, Lowchen Cross, Maltese, Maltese Cross, Miniature Doberman, Miniature Doberman Cross, Miniature Pinscher, Miniature Pinscher Cross, Miniature Poodle, Miniature Poodle Cross, Nervous/sensory, Papillon, Papillon Cross, Pekingese, Pekingese Cross, Pinscher, Pinscher Cross, Pomeranian, Pomeranian Cross, Poodle - Standard, Poodle - Standard Cross, Poodle - Toy, Poodle - Toy Cross, Pug, Pug Cross, Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Pyrenean Mountain Dog Cross, Schnoodle, Shar-Pei, Shar-Pei Cross, Shih Tzu, Shih Tzu Cross, Spoodle, Springer Spaniel, Springer Spaniel Cross, Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs, West Highland White Terrier, West Highland White Terrier Cross, Wire-Haired Terrier, Wire-Haired Terrier Cross, Yorkshire Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier Cross | No Comments

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Disease Cardiovascular

Coagulation Disorders in dogs

By | Alsatian, Alsatian Cross, American Cocker Spaniel, American Cocker Spaniel Cross, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier Cross, Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Cattle Dog Cross, Australian Shepherd, Australian Shepherd Cross, Australian Silky Terrier, Australian Silky Terrier Cross, Basenji, Basenji Cross, Basset Hound, Basset Hound Cross, Bichon Frise, Bichon Frise Cross, Black Russian Terrier, Black Russian Terrier Cross, Boerboel, Boerboel Cross, British Bulldog, British Bulldog Cross, Bullmastiff, Bullmastiff Cross, Cardigan Corgi, Cardigan Corgi Cross, Cardiovascular, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cross, Cavoodle, Chihuahua, Chihuahua Cross, Cocker Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel Cross, Dachshund, Dachshund Cross, Dalmatian, Dalmatian Cross, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Dandie Dinmont Terrier Cross, Deerhound, Deerhound Cross, Disease, Dog, French Bulldog, French Bulldog Cross, German Shepherd, German Shepherd Cross, Golden Doodle (Groodle), Golden Retriever, Golden Retriever Cross, Irish Terrier, Irish Terrier Cross, Labradoodle, Labrador, Labrador Cross, Labrador Retriever, Labrador Retriever Cross, Lhasa Apso, Lhasa Apso Cross, Mastiff, Mastiff Cross, Miniature Dachshund, Miniature Dachshund - Smooth Haired, Miniature Dachshund - Wire Haired, Miniature Dachshund Cross, Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired, Miniature Doberman, Miniature Doberman Cross, Miniature Pinscher, Miniature Pinscher Cross, Miniature Poodle, Miniature Poodle Cross, Munsterlander - Large, Newfoundland, Newfoundland Cross, Old English Sheepdog, Old English Sheepdog Cross, Parson Jack Russell Terrier, Pinscher, Pinscher Cross, Pug, Pug Cross, Schnauzer Giant, Schnauzer Standard, Schnauzer Standard Cross, Schnoodle, Shih Tzu, Shih Tzu Cross, Spoodle, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross, Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs, Yorkshire Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier Cross | No Comments

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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice. Pre-existing condition exclusion applies. Annual Benefit Limits and excess amounts vary based on pet health insurance plans.

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