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- The brachycephalic dog syndrome
- Common French Bulldog Problems
- Other less frequent diseases of the breed
As with most purebred puppies, the French Bulldog has a certain predisposition to suffer from certain hereditary diseases. So, if you have a "frenchie" and you are interested in knowing more about his health, this article by PeritoAnimal will explain what are the problems of the french bulldog breed.
In this article we will briefly refer to the most common diseases in this breed, according to researchers and veterinarians. We remember that puppies that suffer from this type of problem, must not be reproduced. The PeritoAnimal strongly advises that puppies with hereditary diseases be sterilized, to avoid transmitting the problems to the puppies.
The brachycephalic dog syndrome
THE brachycephalic dog syndrome is a disorder that affects most dogs with the flat muzzle, such as the French Bulldog, the Pug and the English Bulldog. This problem, in addition to making it difficult for the dog to breathe since it is born, can even obstruct the airways completely. Dogs that have this problem usually snore and may even collapse.
These problems are directly related to selective breeding and the standards that determine the different canine federations, which can lead to light or serious problems, depending on each specific case.
If you have a brachycephalic dog you must have a lot caution with heat and exercise, as they are extremely susceptible to suffering from a heat stroke (heat stroke). In addition, they may suffer from gastrointestinal problems (due to difficulty in swallowing food), vomiting and a higher risk of having problems with sedation for surgery.
Common French Bulldog Problems
- Ulcerative histiocytic colitis: is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects the large intestine. Causes chronic diarrhea and continuous blood loss.
- Entropion: this disease causes the dog's eyelid to fold into the eye and, although it usually affects the lower eyelid, it can affect either of them. Causes irritation, discomfort and even visual impairment.
- Hemivertebra in dogs: it consists of a vertebral malformation, which sometimes puts pressure on the spinal nerves. It can cause pain and inability to walk.
- Intervertebral disc disease in dogs: it arises when the nucleus pulposus of the vertebrae protrudes or a hernia forms and puts pressure on the spinal cord. It can cause mild to severe back pain, tenderness and lack of sphincter control.
- Cleft lip and cleft palate: it happens during embryonic development and consists of an opening in the lip or roof of the mouth. Small defects do not imply health problems, but the most serious ones can lead to chronic secretion, deficient growth, aspiration pneumonia and even the death of the animal.
Other less frequent diseases of the breed
- Eyelash deformations: there are different diseases related to eyelashes, such as trichiasis and distichiasis, which cause irritation to the dog's cornea, which causes great discomfort.
- Cataracts: it is the loss of transparency of the lens of the eye and can cause long-term blindness. It can affect only a part of the lens or the entire structure of the eye.
- Hemophilia: this disease consists of abnormal platelet function, which implies that the blood does not clot properly. Causes internal and external hemorrhages.
This article is for information purposes only, at PeritoAnimal.com.br we are not able to prescribe veterinary treatments or perform any type of diagnosis. We suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case it has any type of condition or discomfort.
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