Bulldog and French bulldog spaying is one of the most common surgical procedures customers inquire about, and in most veterinary hospitals, it is the #1 surgery performed for female pets.
- When is the ideal time to spay my bulldog or French bulldog?
- What are the health benefits of spaying a female bulldog?
Bulldog and French Bulldog Spay / ANESTHETIC DEATH:
Many English bulldog and French bulldog owners are most concerned about the spaying anesthetic risks and, thus, are reluctant to elect for the procedure.
BULLDOG SPAY ANESTEHTICIC RISK MYTH:
“The anesthetic risk to my bulldog outweighs the spay benefit.”
BULLDOG SPAY ANESTEHTICIC RISK FACT:
Anesthesia carries inherent risks, regardless of the breed or species. However, with proper precautions and expertise, these risks can be significantly minimized.
Brachycephalic breeds, with their unique anatomical features, often pose additional challenges during anesthesia due to issues like airway obstruction. Yet, with careful planning, the right protocols, and skilled professionals, the procedure can be performed safely even for these breeds.
Choosing the appropriate anesthetic protocol and timing, along with monitoring closely during the procedure, are all critical steps in ensuring the safety of the
The risk/reward should be discussed with any bulldog anestetic procedure
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Bulldog and French Bulldog Spay / WEIGHT GAIN:
Many of the alleged weight-gain risks associated with spaying bulldog puppies are myths.
SPAYING WEIGHT GAIN MYTH:
“My bulldog will gain unhealthy weight if I spay her.”
SPAYING WEIGHT GAIN FACT:
Bulldog obesity and weight gain are less about the spaying procedure and more about:
- Lifestyle
- Improper feeding
- Too many calories
- Inadequate physical activity
Bulldog and Fr. Bulldog Spay / BEHAVIOR CHANGES:
Another spaying myth is its effect on your bulldog and French bulldog personality and behaviors
- Temperament
- Attitude
- Disposition
SPAYING AND POO BEHAVIOR MYTH:
“I was told that my bulldog’s sweet demeanor would change if I spayed her.”
SPAYING AND POO BEHAVIOR FACT:
There are no medical or clinical research studies that support those claims.
The best way to keep your bulldog sound and fit is to offer her:
- SOCIALIZATION: Socialize your bulldogs at a young age.
- PLAYTIME: Allow your bulldogs sufficient playtime.
- STIMULI: Offer them stimulus by challenging play.
- LOVE & CARE: it goes without saying, that you provide a healthy dose of love and care.
Those are the true essentials for ultimate bully physique and intelligence.
Spaying Bulldogs and BULLDOG RESCUE:
Dr. Kraemer has a long-standing collaborative relationship with Bulldog Rescue. As a rule, all rescue bulldogs are spayed or neutered before adoption.
We recommend that you contact rescue before you buy a new bulldog puppy.
RESCUE ADOPTION VS. PURCHASE COST:
The adoption fee is a fraction of the cost of buying a bulldog puppy from a breeder, and you will also be providing a home for a bulldog in need!
The rescue also provides a
- free veterinary exam
- screening blood test
- heartworm test
- flea prevention
- vaccines,
- fecal test, and deworming
Spaying Bulldog and French bulldog BENEFITS:
Below is a short list of some of the benefits associated with spaying
SPAYING AT A YOUNG AGE
Spaying a bulldog, or French bulldog, is safer when performed at a young age.
Spaying early will prevent medical conditions such as:
- Pyometra Uterine Infection
- Mammary Brest Tumors
- Ovarian and Uterine Tumors
- Unwanted Pregnancies
- Associated Medical Problems
- Prolapsed uterus
- Cystic ovaries
- Hydrometra
- Transmissible Venereal disease
Pyometra is a deadly infection of the intact bulldog female uterus. It requires a high-risk emergency and expensive surgery. The longer your bulldog remains intact, the higher the odds they will suffer from pyometra.
Pyometra is more common in mature older intact bulldog females than in young ones.
BULLDOG AND FR. BULLDOG BREAST TUMORS:
Mammary gland tumors can be avoided by spaying at a young age.
- LOCATION: The breast tumor can be found in a single location or simultaneously in multiple breasts.
- SIZE: They can range from small pea-sized lumps to large multilobular hard ulcerative ones.
- MALIGNANCY: they can be low-risk benign or aggressive cancerous ones
50% of the bulldog breast tumors are malignant
OVARIAN AND UTERINE TUMORS
Other potentially cancerous tumors in intact bulldog and Fr. Bulldog females are uterine and ovarian tumors. Spaying your bulldog will prevent them.
Bulldog & Fr. Bulldog Spay UNWANTED PREGNANCIES:
Preventing unwanted, unplanned, premature pregnancies is an additional benefit of spaying your bulldog puppy early before they reach sexual maturity.
Remember bulldog pregnancies usually require C-Section
Dr. Kraemer’s Bulldog RULE OF THUMB:
Spaying your bulldog or French bulldog puppy at a younger age will likely extend their life span and their quality of life.
I recommend spaying your bulldog puppy when she is at least 6 months old and no later than their third or thourth heat cycle.
Bulldog and French Bulldog Spay TIPS & WARNINGS:
Below is a selective spay tips and warning shortlist courtesy of Dr. Kraemer
NON-SPAY FACTORS EFFECTING YOUR BULLDOG HEALTH TIP
Even though spaying your bulldog early in life can prevent certain diseases, there are other contributing factors to those medical conditions, such as
- environmental factors
- nutrition
- genetics.
BULLDOG SPAY AND STEM CELL CRYOBANKING TIP
Stem cell therapy is a safe, minimally invasive procedure. We usually recommend that stem cell Cryobanking is done at the same time as your bulldog’s elective spay surgery.
When a bulldog owner schedules an elective surgery like a spay or neuter, they can also request that we harvest their pet stem cells (stored in adipose tissue near the spay surgical site), and then ship it to be cryobanked as “insurance” for future medical emergencies and illnesses.
These stem cells are anti-inflammatory, healing repair cells that can help treat a wide range of illnesses and medical conditions. For the life of your pet, you will be able to call at a day’s notice and ask to retrieve and ship your bulldog’s cryobanked stem cell treatments.
Fortunately, most pet insurance companies recognize the benefits of stem cell therapy, and thus, cover the procedure.
BULLDOG SPAY ANESTHESIA WARNING
Seeking a veterinary practice with experience in breed-specific anesthesia and equipped with Sevoflurane is crucial for ensuring the safety of brachycephalic breeds during anesthesia.
Additionally, having a medical team that understands the unique needs of brachycephalic breeds, including proper induction techniques, vigilant monitoring throughout the procedure, and careful management during the recovery phase, is essential for a successful outcome.
ELONGATED SOFT PALATE WARNING
If your bulldog puppy exhibits signs consistent with brachycephalic syndrome, they must be addressed before or during the spay procedure.
Early Spay Endorsement
Early-age spay and neuter have been endorsed by:
- The Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV)
- The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
- Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)
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