Bulldog Prevent & Treat - By Symptoms

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:   By Symptoms

Ringworm Dermatophyte

ringworm infection in Fr. bulldog

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

bulldog gastroenteritis guide with Dr. Kraemer and a Bulldog

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

Bulldog Fecal and Intestinal Parasites Warnings

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

bulldog pancreatitis guide with original Vet4Bulldog clinical imagery

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

Container labeled for bulldog anal glands health chews.

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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Dental Disease

bulldog dental disease guide with original Vet4Bulldog clinical imagery

What is that?

Over 80% of bulldogs have a dental disease at various stages making it their #1 medical condition. Bulldog dental disease often includes a plaque, tartar, gingivitis, cavities, decay, general periodontitis, and bacterial infection that can lead to systemic disease.

Symptoms

Dental disease is usually associated with pain, difficulty eating and chewing, decrease appetite, red gums, funky breath, bleeding raw gums, and teeth loss. For prevention start brushing and implement our bully dental low-cost bundles

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Gingivitis

bulldog gingivitis guide with original Vet4Bulldog clinical imagery

What is that?

Gingivitis is gum disease or inflammation of the gingiva. left untreated it can turn into advanced periodontal disease.

Symptoms

Gingivitis presents as red, inflamed, raw, painful, at times bleeding, gingiva/gums.

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