Bulldog Respiratory / Sinuses Issues

Bulldogs and French Bulldogs are prone to a wide range of painful and debilitating breed-related medical conditions. Most can be prevented and safely treated at your home, at a minimal cost.

Category:   Respiratory / Sinuses

Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic Rhinitis in Bulldogs and French Bulldogs

What is that?

Allergic Rhinitis is an inflammatory condition of the nasal sinuses (Sinusitis), due to allergen exposure.

Symptoms

Nasal discharge, sneezing, snoring, open mouth breathing, bloody nose at times, and/or labored breathing.

Treatment

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Sinusitis

Sinusitis in Bulldogs and French Bulldogs

What is that?

Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal cavity mucosal lining. It can be caused by viral, bacterial, allergies, fungal, dental disease, and foreign body.

Symptoms

Your bulldog will typically sneeze and have either clear, mucoid, bloody, or purulent nasal discharge.

Treatment

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Hypoplastic Trachea

Hypoplastic Trachea Breathing Problems in Bulldogs & Fr. Bulldogs

What is that?

Hypoplastic Trachea is part of the flat face (brachycephalic) syndrome. The narrowed trachea diameter impairs dynamic airflow and can compound the restricted airflow caused by the breed-elongated palate and pinched (stenotic) nose.

Symptoms

Whistling-sounding breathing. Difficult breathing, stridor, exercise intolerance, retching.

Treatment

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Laryngeal Collapse

Laryngeal Collapse in Bulldogs and French Bulldogs

What is that?

Long-lasting BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome) will lead to fatigue of the laryngeal cartilage, cartilage atrophy, and irreversible end-stage laryngeal collapse.

Symptoms

Severe noisy respiration exasperated by any excitement or/and activity. Debilitating and life-threatening, cyanosis, retching, and often secondary aspiration pneumonia.

Treatment

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