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Common Health Problems In French Bulldogs
Other disorders such as hypothyroidism are more complicated because they don’t have an apparent cause, so owners might not notice if one of these conditions starts affecting their dog until it becomes severe enough for the vet to diagnose it. We’ll talk about some ways you can identify diseases like congestive heart failure and seizures below!
Congestive heart Failure In French Bulldogs
Some of the signs of CHF in French Bulldogs include:
- increased breathing rate and heart rate
- decreased activity level or willingness to move around more than usual (in a French Bulldog, this means they are usually happy and spunky)
- episodes of coughing, often accompanied by difficulty in breathing due to fluid buildup.
CHF is different from congestive lung disease because the weight gain isn’t as extreme with these dogs- it’s not uncommon for them to lose weight while being diagnosed with congestive heart failure!
Typical causes: The most common factor contributing to congestive heart failure in Bulldogs is a congenital disability called subvalvular pulmonary stenosis, which affects the lungs’ ability to get enough oxygenated blood through.
Seizures In French Bulldogs
Some of the signs of your French Bulldog having a seizure would be:
- The jerking or twitching of facial muscles.
- Flashing lights, rapid-fire images in the dog’s eyes.
- They were paddling their legs and collapsing on one side with stiffening limbs (usually lasts for 30 seconds).
Some other symptoms that might be noticed are Salivation, drooling; loss of consciousness, paralysis of urinary tract and bowels; cessation of breathing, resulting in cardiac arrest if not treated immediately!
Prevention And Treatment Of Seizures In French Bulldogs:
