My pug is lethargic and has an ear infection? What else could cause lethargy in a pug?

Question

I just got a pug from a woman looking to pass him on quickly. It seemed like it was because she was leaving town, but the dog seems rather sick now. I took him to the vet because he was very lethargic. He was diagnosed with an ear infection. Does that cause lethargy? What else might it be?

Answer 1

Hi Ellen, thank the lord he landed on your door-step! At least now he'll be loved and cared for! An ear infection can floor a puppy for months - they just can't deal with it bless em but he will get better in time - just keep him out of water and don't let his ears get damp or wet when he has a bath ( vaseline is brilliant when its wiped around the ears - -stops water getting in ) Also remember that an ear infection can make a puppy feel like sh*t and all they want to do is lay down and sleep till it goes - bless em they don't realise it takes time and plenty of money on anti-biotics too!!! Stick with him mate - another few weeks and you'll see an improvement! Good on ya for not giving up.

Answer 2

Ellen S, I like the look of a pug. They are so cute.