Why is my 5 month pug puppy having breathing problems?
It could be oneor more of several thing causing his breathing issues- and they can be life threatening. The fact that he is having breathing problems this young is cause for concern. Pugs are prone to the following Stenotic Nares (can be fixed surgically) Stenotic Nares is a condition where the narrow resticted nostril puts a strain on the dog’s system and can lead to an enlargement of the heart. When the surgery is performed the veterinarian removes a portion of the nasal cartilage to enlarge the nasal openings. In this disorder, the openings to the nostrils are too small and the puppy has a really hard time breathing through the nose.Stenotic nares is an inherited defect. An arly surgical intervention can provide adequate airway flow that helps prevent the development of secondary problems like tracheal collapse and chronic bronchitis. Elongated Soft Palate (Can be fixed surgically- this can be a life thretening condition) Elongated soft palace is the most common pug breathing disord
