Category: Diarrhea / Straining
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.
Treatment
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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.
Treatment
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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.
Treatment
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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.
Treatment
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