Sinusitis And Allergic Rhinitis Breathing Problems In Bulldogs

Introduction to Allergic Sinusitis in Bulldogs

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinus cell lining (mucosa)

Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal cavity.

Bulldog Allergic Sinusitis and Nasal Problems 5 X MUST KNOW

1. There are many underlying causes for bulldog nasal disease
2. Some are related; others typically appear in only one nostril, discharge can be clear, pussy, or bloody
3. At times it’s due to subgingival hair impaction that causes oronasal fistula
4. Management including wiping the hair off the teeth, vaccines, and allergen control
5. Prevention & Care includes Dr. Kraemer’s Affordable Respiratory & Breathing Bundles 

Members of this bulldog community prefer prevention over RX

What Causes Sinusitis Nasal Discharge and Allergic Rhinitis in Bulldogs?

• Viral
• Bacteria (often secondary)
• Allergy: smoke, mold, dust
• Mycotic (fungal): there are a few types most are regional
• Infected tooth (root): dental disease, periodontitis
• Subgingival Hair: hair impaction
• Foreign Body: fox tail, plant material
• Oronasal Fistula: hair impaction
• Nasopharyngeal polyps
• Tumors

TIP: bulldog puppies are more prone to viral infection while adults and seniors are to infected teeth and tumors

What Are The Symptoms of Sinusitis and Allergic Rhinitis in Bulldogs?

#1 Sneezing:

• ONE NOSTRIL: Foreign bodies, infected roots, tumors, and polyps might be from one naris
• BOTH NOSETRILS: Viral, allergy, from both nares

#2 Nasal discharge:

• Clear (allergy)
• Purulent (infected)
• Bloody (tumor, clotting problems, dental disease)

#3 Pawing & Rubbing

• Pain: F.B, fungus, abscess
• Itching: allergy

#4 Oral (mouth) :

• Blood,
• Bad smell
• Oral discharge
• Pain: not eating
• Swelling inflamed gums

#5 Deformity:

• Facial bumps
• Facial swelling
• Open wound and discharge (draining tracts)

Allergic Sinusitis  and Breathing Problems in Bulldogs DIAGNOSIS

#1 Oral Exam

• Impacted hair on teeth
• Gingivitis
• Bad smell
• Loose teeth
• Access

#2 History

• Not eating
• Rat poison
• Fox tail in yard
• Fox tail found in toe or ears

#3 General Blood Test

•  CBC
• Coagulation Profile (clotting factors)

#4 Images:

• Radiographs
• Dental radiography
• MRI
• CT
• Rhinoscopy

#5 Others:

• Cytology
• Biopsy
• Fungal Culture

How To Prevent Sinusitis and Nasal Discharge in Bulldogs?

#1 BULLDOG DENTAL HYGIENE

• Remove Hair
• Dental Propy: routine scale and polish
• Dental Radiographs
• Dr. Kraemer’s V4B Dental Hygiene Bully Bundle

#2 BULLDOG ALLERGENS and IMMUNITY:

• Remove environmental allergens: pollen, mold, cat litter, smoke
• HEFA Filter
• Dr. Kraemer’s V4B Bully Immune Booter Bundles

#3 BULLDOG VACCINATION

• Bordetella
• Parainfluenza

#4 OTHER BULLDOG SINUSITIS PREVENTIONS

• Remove foxtails from the yard
• Control allergies
• Remove rat poison

How To Treat Sinusitis and Rhinitis in Bulldogs and Fr. Bulldog?

• Tooth Extraction
• Remove Foxtail
• Humidifiers & HEFA filter
• Antibiotics
• Antifungal
• Surgical removal of polyp or tumor

Tips For Bulldog Sinusitis and Rhinitis in Bulldogs:

Below are selected tips curtsey of Dr. Kraemer

#1 Bulldog Sinusitis Underline Cause Tip:

Treating the symptoms is not a long-term fix, it’s critical to find and treat (or remove) the underlying cause.

#2 Bulldog Sinusitis Nasal Discharge and bleeding Tip:

Nasal bleeding could be caused by coagulation clotting problems due to rat poison, hypertension, or an invasive tumor.

#3 Bulldog Subgingival Hair Tip:

Subgingival hair is a bulldog-specific problem that’s easy to prevent.

 If ignored, it can cause infection, destroy gum and bone tissue, and lead to an oronasal fistula.

Use Dr. Kraemer’s Dental Antiseptic Wipes daily (or as needed ) to remove the hair and kill bad bacteria