Gastroenteritis in Bulldogs and French Bulldogs

Gastroenteritis in bulldogs and French bulldogs can affect the stomach (gastro) and intestine (enteric).

Gastroenteritis is not a signal disease but rather a collection of many medical conditions.

It is often associated with vomit, diarrhea, or both. It can be acute and short lastin or linger for weeks, months, and years.

Bulldog Gastroenteritis 5 X MUST KNOW

1. Vomit and Diarrhea are among the most common medical findings.
2. Gastroenteritis can be severe or mild, short-term or chronic.
3. Treatment might range from a diet change, rest, and therapeutic supplementation to hospitalization, IV fluid, and drugs.
4. Gastroenteritis can often lead to an imbalanced gut microbiome, dysbiosis, and leaky gut
5. Prevention includes Dr.Kraemer’s
   • V4B Bully Probiotics
   • V4B Bully Immune Support 

The owners of this bulldog community prefer prevention over RX

Gastroenteritis in Bulldogs and French Bulldogs / CAUSE:

Gastroenteritis in dogs can have many potential causes including those that alter the gut microbiome.

Here’s a list of possible causes:

• Ingestion: garbage or spoiled food
• Raw food: contaminated raw food,
• Stress Diarrhea: often due to travel, anxiety, boarding, and noise.
• Parasites: intestinal worms, protozoa, and other microorganisms
• Viruses; like parvovirus and corona
• Food Allergy
• Drugs:  like antibiotics and steroids
• F. B (foreign body): toys, bones, etc
• Bacterial: like ecoli
• Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis
• Obstruction
• Autoimmune: like IBD and irritable bowel
• Inflammatory: colitis
• Cancer: like lymphoma

Many of those listed above affect the gut microflora causing dysbiosis and leaky bowls

Gastroenteritis in Bulldogs and French Bulldogs / PRESENTATION

Your bully might present with some or all of the clinical signs:

• Dehydration
• Depress & Lethargic
• Soft or Watery Diarrhea
• Dark Stool
• Nausea & Vomiting
• Abdominal Pain
• Frequent bowel movements

Gastroenteritis in Bulldogs and French Bulldogs / DIAGNOSIS

1. Fecal Test: 
2. Blood Tests
3. Imaging:

• • Radiographs
  • Ultrasound
  • Endoscopy

Gastroenteritis in Bulldogs / PREVENTION

1. Deworming
2. Vaccinations
3. Cover and proof your garbage
4. Avoid raw food
5. Balanced quality diet

Bulldog and French Bulldog Therapeutic Supplements

1. Bully Probiotic LOAD UP: X10 the good bacteria
2. Bully Probiotic KEEP UP: Pre & Probiotic with Digestive Enzymes
3. Bully Gentle Move: natural fibers
4. Bully Immune Support: boost the immune system

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Gastroenteritis in Bulldogs / TREATMENT

Not all bulldog gastroenteritis needs to be seen and treated with drugs, some could be mild and resolve by themselves in a few days with just a blend diet, proper hydration, and/or therapeutic supplements.

WARNING: puppies and seniors should be monitored and often treated more aggressively due to their incompetent immune systems. Puppies can suffer from depleted sugars while adult kidney insufficiency is more vulnerable to dehydration

DIET CHANGE: blend low at simple ingredients prescription Diet

HYPOALLEGENIC: Hypoallergenic Diet Trial

FLUID (SQ/IV): often includes electrolyte replacement

REST & CALM

BULLY THERAPEUTIC SUPPLEMENTS

1. Bully Probiotic LOAD UP: X10 the good bacteria
2. Bully Probiotic KEEP UP: Pre & Probiotic with Digestive Enzymes
3. Bully Gentle Move: natural fibers
4. Bully Immune Support: boost the immune system

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Members of this community prefer prevention or RX

GASTROENTERITIS COMMON MEDICATION (RX)

• Anti vomit
• Anti-reflux
• Antibiotics
• Deworming
• Steroids

Gastroenteritis in Bulldogs TIPS & WARNINGS

Warning #1  Gastroenteritis / STEROID & ANTIBIOTICS

Prescription medication can adversely affect the gut and intestine microbiome (good bacteria). Thus, it should be used with caution.

Warning #2: Bulldog Gastroenteritis /STRESS DIARRHEA

Boarding, noise, and travel can trigger or compound bulldog gastroenteritis

Warning #3: Bulldog gastroenteritis / DEHYDRATION

Fluid and electrolyte loss due to severe or persistent vomiting & diarrhea can lead to serious dehydration that often needs to be managed at the hospital (IV).

Warning #4: Bulldog Gastroenteritis / CHORNIC

Persistent chronic non-resolved bulldog gastroenteritis should be seen by your vet and often require diagnostic tests. The test should include fecal, blood, and imaging.

“An Ounce Of PREVENTION Is Worth A Pound Of CURE”

*This guide was compiled courtesy of Dr. Kraemer, a “MUST READ” manual for any current or future bully owner.