Spaying Bulldogs French Bulldog Puppies is one of the most routinely performed elective surgeries in bulldogs female.

When inquiring about spaying, many bulldog owners want to know:

• TIMING: When is the ideal time?
• BENEFITS: What are the health benefits of spaying a female bulldog?
• RISKS: What are the risks associated with spaying?

Spaying Bulldogs French Bulldog Puppies TIMING:

The timing can vary and is not set in stone. It depends on your preferences, the school of thought you prescribe to, and want to breed.

BULLDOG SPAY & BREEDING:

If you are planning to breed your dog then I suggest you make proper preparations and planning. Be aware of the:

• RISKS
• POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS
• COST $$$

Rember c-section is usually required and should be coordinated and timed with the surgeon

I usually recommend waiting till your bulldog had 2 heat cycles or is 1.5-2 years old before breeding her.

Make sure that she is well nourished, dewormed, and provided with adequate supplements.  

BULLDOG EARLY SPAY

If you are not planning to breed then you want to consider some of the benefits of early hysterectomy such as:

• UNWANTED PREGNANCIES: accidental ones.
• BLOODY VAGINAL D/C: during the heat cycle
• MEDICAL CONDITIONS: medical problems associated with estrogen and reproductive organs

I recommend spaying your bulldog puppy when she is at least 6 months of age and no later than her second or third heat cycle.

Spaying Bulldogs French Bulldog Puppies RISKS:

Spaying your bulldog puppy carries limited risks many of which are myths. One both English bulldog and French bulldog owners are most concerned about are the anesthetic risks.

BULLDOG SPAYING  ANESTHETIC RISKS

Anesthesia is a legitimate concern regardless of the merits, age and breed, and should not be overlooked.

Bulldog anesthetic risks BREEDS 

Bulldogs are at a higher risk than most other breeds mostly due to their brachycephalic comprising anatomy.

Bulldog anesthetic risks AGE

In general, younger bulldogs are usually healthier, regardless if they suffer from an elongated soft palate or/and stenotic nares, they should be repaired before or during the hysterectomy procedure.

Remember that procrastinating your bulldog spay could add to those risks rather than reduce them.

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BULLDOG SPAYING WEIGHT GAIN RISKS

There are multiple myths associated with spaying among them are:

Bulldog Spay OBESITY MYTH:

Some of the alleged risks associated with spaying bulldog and French bulldog puppies are obesity, weight gain, and inactivity

Bulldog Spay OBESITY FACT:

LIFESTYLE: those allegations should be attributed to your bulldog lifestyle, examples are:

• FEEDING: Excessive feedings & treats (Excessive Calories)
• EXERCISE: Lack of physical activity  & Inadequate exercise

BULLDOG SPAYING PERSONALITY MYTHS:

Other common accusations attributed to spaying are:

Bulldog Spay PERSONALITY & BEHAVIOR MYTH

The alleged adverse effects on your bulldog’s personality, including:

1. “My bulldog will become lazy”
2. ” My bulldog will suffer from temperament issues”
3. ” My bulldog will exhibit a bad attitude”
4. ” My bulldog will have an unhealthy disposition”.

Bulldog Spay PERSONALITY FACT:

There is no medical or clinical research that supports those claims.

The best way to keep your bulldogs sharp and fit is to:

1. SOCIALIZATION: Socialize them
2. PLAYTIME: Allow plenty of playtimes
3. STIMULUS: Offer stimulus by challenging play
4. LOVE & CARE: It goes without saying, we should provide a healthy dose of love and care

Those are the true essentials for your bully development, physique and intelligence.

Spaying Bulldogs French Bulldog Puppies BENEFITS:

Spaying a bulldog and a French bulldog puppy is safer when done at a young age. Spaying your bulldog puppy early could prevent:

Spaying your bulldog and French bulldog puppy at a younger age will likely improve their quilty of life and longevity.

BULLDOG SPAYING BENEFIT: PYOMETRA

Pyometra is an infection of the uterine system (uterus and uterine horns). It’s more likely to happen in aging intact bulldogs than young ones, thus timely spaying is important. Pyometra is a puss-full uterus that can be “open” (vaginal discharge) or closed, thus can go unnoticed till your bully is exhibiting severe illness. The condition is deadly and requires emergency removal of the reproductive tract.

The surgery is expensive and risky, to prevent it spay your bulldog early

BULLDOG SPAYING BENEFIT:  TUMORS / CANCER

Bulldog spay BREAST TUMORS

Bulldog breast tumors can be avoided by spaying before the first heat cycle

Mammary gland tumors are some of the most common tumors in intact female bulldogs.  They can present as a small hard pea-size mass embedded in your bully breast tissue as well as a very large diffuse hard tumor.

50% of bulldog breast tumor are malignant 

Bulldog spay OVARIAN & UTERINE TUMORS

Tumors of the reproductive tract can be cancerous with a guarded prognosis. Those tumors that carry a better prognosis usually require expensive diagnosis and surgery.

Bulldog ovarian and uterine tumors can be avoided by timely spaying.

Bulldog spay OTHER ASSOCIATED DISEASES

By early spay, you can avoid other conditions associated with the reproductive tract and pregnancy hormones such as:

• Prolapsed uterus
• Cystic ovaries
• Hydrometra: fluid-filled uterus
• Transmissible venereal diseases

 

 

Spaying Bulldogs French Bulldog Puppies TIPS & WARNINGS:

Bulldog and French Bulldog Spay TIPS

NON-SPAY FACTORS Tip #1: Even though spaying your bulldog early in life can prevent certain diseases, there are many other contributing factors such as:

• Environmental factors,
• Nutrition
• Genetics

STEM CELL Tip #2: stem cell therapy cryobanking program that is performed at the same time as your bulldog’s spay surgery. When our bulldog owner schedules an elective surgery like a spay or neuter, they can also request that we harvest their pet’s stem cells (stored in adipose tissue near the spay surgical site), and then ship them to be cryobanked as “insurance” for future medical emergencies and illnesses.

These stem cells are anti-inflammatory, healing repair cells that can help treat a wide range of illnesses and medical conditions. For the life of your pet, you will be able to call at a day’s notice and ask to retrieve and ship your bulldog cryobanked stem cell treatments. Fortunately, most pet insurance companies recognize the benefits of stem cell therapy, and thus, cover the procedure.

ANESTHESIA Warning #1: You should search for a hospital that is familiar with the breed-specific anesthetic requirements and Sevoflurane. You should also ensure that the hospital you choose employs a medical team that is versed in breed-specific induction, as well as breed-specific recovery, safety protocols, and monitoring.

BCS Warning #2: If your bulldog puppy is exhibiting any of the brachycephalic syndrome complications, such as elongated soft palate, everted saccules, or stenotic nares, they should be repaired prior to, or during, the spay procedure.

STEM CELL Tip #2: Stem cell therapy is low-cost, minimally invasive, and minimal-risk stem cell therapy cryobanking program that is performed at the same time as your bulldog’s spay surgery. When our bulldog owner schedules an elective surgery like a spay or neuter, they can also request that we harvest their pet’s stem cells (stored in adipose tissue near the spay surgical site), and then ship them to be cryobanked as “insurance” for future medical emergencies and illnesses.

These stem cells are anti-inflammatory, healing repair cells that can help treat a wide range of illnesses and medical conditions. For the life of your pet, you will be able to call at a day’s notice and ask to retrieve and ship your bulldog cryobanked stem cell treatments. Fortunately, most pet insurance companies recognize the benefits of stem cell therapy, and thus, cover the procedure.

Bulldog and French Bulldog Spay WARNING:

ANESTHESIA Warning #1: You should search for a hospital that is familiar with the breed-specific anesthetic requirements and Sevoflurane. You should also ensure that the hospital you choose employs a medical team that is versed in breed-specific induction, as well as breed-specific recovery, safety protocols, and monitoring.

Spaying Bulldogs French Bulldog Puppies BULLDOG RESCUE 

Dr. Kraemer has a long-standing collaborative relationship with bulldog rescue.  We recommend that you contact your local bulldog or French bulldog rescue before you purchase a new bulldog puppy. The adoption fee is a fraction of the cost of buying a bulldog puppy from a breeder, and you will also be providing a home for a bulldog in need!

“An Ounce Of PREVENTION Is Worth A Pound Of CURE”

*This guide was compiled courtesy of Dr. Kraemer, a “must-read” manual for any current or future bully owners

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