Bulldogs and French Bulldogs Mammary (Brest) Tumors are much more likely in intact females. 50% are maligned the other 50% are benign that carry a better prognosis.
Bulldog breast tumors are lumpy and hard masses embedded in the breast tissue. They can be pea-size lumps to large-size hard or cystic tumors.
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When reaching sexual maturity male and female bulldogs can usually mate and reproduce but due to the bulldog and French Bulldog's large head C-section is usually required. Most owners prefer sterilization at a young age to avoid cystic ovaries (photo), breast cancer, pyometra, and unwanted pregnancies.
An intact female bulldog can come into estrus (heat) usually exhibiting engorged vulva and vaginal bleeding around 8-10m old. The male at that time become sexually active. The spay or neuter should be done by a veterinarian familiar with the breed and anesthetic safety protocols.
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Bulldog Nasal & Nasoplanter (paw pads) hyperkeratosis is due to the abnormal production of keratin. Keratin is found in hair, nails, and the outer skin layer.
Mild hyperkeratosis symptom is a crusty nose and/or paw pads. Severe hyperkeratosis can be painful with visible bleeding fissured callus, and infection.
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Skin folds collect moisture, the damp folds become a breeding ground for bacteria and yeast. The most common locations are the face & nose, tail pocket, vaginal & peri vulvar, and paws
Inflamed, smelly irritated, red, moist skin folds that could cause discomfort and pain to your bulldog and French bulldogs leading them to rub, scratch, and itch their face.
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The corkscrew's tight-folded tail traps moisture. The damp tail pocket and moist folds provide an ideal breeding ground for yeast and bacteria organisms.
Painful smelly irritated, inflamed, red, moist, or ulcerated, some might have draining tracts. Due to itch, discomfort, and pain might be rubbing, biting, and dragging against other objects.
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Moisture trapped in the nasal and facial folds provides an ideal breeding ground for yeast and bacteria
Red, productive, moist, smelly, discolored, and inflamed nasal and/or facial folds, itching, pawing, pain, and discomfort are not uncommon.
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Bulldog tearstains are due to a red blood cell (RBC) by-product called “porphyrin" which is excreted in tears and saliva and activated when exposed to light. Also, tear overproduction or drainage issues will cause excessive tearing.
Unsightly, wet, reddish, tear stains are discoloration of skin areas that are in direct contact with your bulldog tears and saliva. Common locations are the face and paws/legs.
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