Pug dog encephalitis in dogs
An inflammation of the brain that mostly affects young Pugs, causing seizures, disorientation, circling, blindness and behaviour changes. It is progressive and usually fatal, and the exact cause is thought to be immune related.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Pug dog encephalitis, including Pug. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 11.6 to 11.6 years.
Pug dog encephalitis in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- neurological condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Major-welfare or life-threatening
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Pug dog encephalitis is weighted as a major-welfare or life-threatening condition, so breeds it commonly affects carry a larger hereditary-burden deduction. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Pug dog encephalitis (1), ranked by health score
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.