As Veterinary Eye Specialists, the team at Melbourne EyeVet have helped hundreds of Pugs with eye diseases. Part of a Pug’s appeal is their wonderful prominent eyes, however this makes them especially prone to eye problems
This is where pigment grows across the cornea. In most cases blood vessels also grow across the surface. Approximately 50% of Pugs are affected with this condition to varying degrees. When severe, vision is affected, and some Pugs go blind. Pigmentary keratitis can usually be managed with topical medications, but some cases require surgical correction of their eyelids.
This occurs when there is a scratch on the clear surface of the eye. Corneal ulcers require urgent medical treatment due to the high rate of infections and complications. In Pugs, they can quickly progress to deeper ulceration, requiring surgery. Sadly many Pugs have lost any eye due to a severe corneal ulcer.
This is where the eye pops out of the eye socket. Trauma is the most common cause. This is an emergency and the globe needs to be replaced as soon as possible. Many cases lose vision and severe cases may require eye removal. It is important to keep the eye lubricated until the eye is replaced into its normal position. Seek veterinary attention immediately.
Many Pugs have eyes that look outwards rather than straight ahead (also sometimes called ‘easty-westy’ eyes!). This does not affect their vision and there is no treatment needed.
This is where the eyelid rolls inwards and the eyelid hairs rub on the cornea. The lower inner eyelid is the most common area for this. Entropion can be corrected with surgery.
Pugs with oversized eyelids can be more prone to trauma and exposure (where the cornea can dry out). This increases the risk of pigmentary keratitis and corneal ulcers. Surgery can be performed to reduce the eyelid openings, stabilise the tears on the surface of the eye and reduce the risk of trauma.
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