Category: By Body Part & System
Giardia
What is that?
Giardia is an intestinal parasite common to bulldog puppies who were raised by breeders due to its contiguous nature. It’s an intestinal protozoon usually acquired from contaminated fecal material
Symptoms
Flatulence, diarrhea, bloody poop, vomiting, and weight loss. Due to its contiguous nature, other household pets might have similar symptoms.
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Ringworm Dermatophyte
What is that?
Bulldog ringworm is not a worm but a fungal infection caused by a group of fungi known as dermatophytes. It is contiguous transferring from one pet to another and from the environment. Additionally, it is zoonotic, allowing an infected bulldog to transmit the condition to humans.
Symptoms
Your bulldog might be itchy, with hair loss and scaling. Sometimes it represents the classic rink like raised circular "worm-like" lesion. If multiple pet's or a family member all have a skin problem at the same time, ringworm as the underlining cause is more likely
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Gastroenteritis
What is that?
Bulldogs and French Bulldogs Gastroenteritis can be caused by viral, parasitic, bacterial, foreign & toxic material to name a few.
Symptoms
Bulldog Gastroenteritis can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, dehydration, gas/flatulence, and weight loss.
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Intestinal Worms
What is that?
Intestinal parasites are more prevalent in puppies, breeders, boarding facilities, and farms. Immune-compromised or immune-suppressed are also vulnerable. The most common ones are roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, tapeworms, giardia, and coccidia.
Symptoms
Vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and malnutrition. Hookworms can cause anemia and a serious parasitic problem can cause intestinal obstruction and intussusception.
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Pancreatitis
What is that?
Pancreatitis is due to inflammation or/and infection. The pancreas has digestive catabolic enzymes that help break up food. The cause is unknown but might be associated with a fatty meal and cortisone Rx.
Symptoms
Bulldog pancreatitis often presents with vomiting, abdominal pain, possible diarrhea, anorexia, and lethargy.
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Colitis
What is that?
Colitis involves the large intestines (colon). It is an inflammatory condition that is mostly due to parasites, bacteria, or lack of fiber (see supplement photo).
Symptoms
Bulldog colitis usually presents with diarrhea, straining, gas, mucus, and bloody stool.
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Intestinal Obstruction
What is that?
Obstruction can happen due to a foreign body, Intussusception, parasites, and tumors.
Symptoms
Vomiting or/and diarrhea sometimes foreign material, constipation straining, distended abdomen, chronic weight loss
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