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January 26th, 2010 | by admin | Open Question: Pug puppy with stenotic nares and a heart murmur?
I just purchased an 11 week old AKC registered pug puppy (female) from a breeder yesterday. She is the sweetest thing ever! I took her to be vet checked today and the vet advised me that one of her nostrils was closed and the other was partially closed. (Stenotic nares) She said that this would require sugery if they do not open up as she gets older. In addition she said that she has a heart murmur. She said that it is possible that she will outgrow it, but it could be a sign of heart disease. I hate to take her back but I am worried about the cost of her care and her quality of life. Anyone have any experience with this, or some helpful advice?
I did some research on the breed prior to purchasing. Yes obviously not enough or I would have checked her nostrils prior to purchase. There is no question that I would get the surgery, as it is a fairly simple and inexpensive procedure usually done while they are being spayed or neutered. One problem is that if the murmur does not resolve itself, she is at very high risk for anethesia, which would make it almost impossible to spay her or do the nasal surgery. I worry about the murmur worsening and losing her very young which would break my heart and that of my childrens. What I’m asking is if anyone has had experience with the murmurs getting worse, or if their pug continued to thrive with a murmur.
There was no health contract with her. She had not even been vet checked by the breeder, which is why I took her to the vet right away. I love her sooo much and I want to keep her so bad that I am willing to overlook the cost of care that is not an issue. My last dog had a brain tumor that cost us over 3 grand to do an MRI and treat, only to lose him a year later. I don’t want to go through losing another pet after being such a big part of our lives. i am looking for advice from pug owners who have experience in this area. I am aware of the respiratory problems associated with pugs, only a small percentage of pugs are born with stenosis, as it is a congenital defect. Please don’t reply unless u have some useful and knowledgable information about this topic. I’m not asking if I should keep the dog, I already am keeping the dog. I would like to hear from people whom have experienced with their own pugs, and some advice on the best treatment for these conditions.

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:39:15 GMT

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