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Our goal is for your Bulldog to have healthy happy life.
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Bulldogs Care in Richmond Hill, ON

They are wonderful dogs, but be sure you’re willing to monitor their health closely and follow all medical recommendations and any medical treatment they may need.

During many years of providing care to English, French, and American Bulldogs our hospital developed very effective protocols to help with surgical and therapeutic conditions.

We have succeeded in areas of:

  • 1. Cherry Eye
  • 2. Dry Eye
  • 3. Entropion
  • 4. Abnormally narrowed or small nostrils
  • 5. Cesarian Surgery, C-Section
  • 6. Ear Otitis Ear Infection
  • 7. Tail Pocket Infection
  • 8. Itching Allergies
  • 9. Interdigital Cyst
1. Cherry Eye

This is a condition in which the gland under the third eyelid protrudes and looks rather like a cherry in the corner of the eye. Our vet may need to surgically replace the gland

2. Dry Eye

This condition is caused when natural tear production is inadequate. Signs include a dry appearance or blue haze to the eye. Our vet will perform a test to determine if your Bulldog has dry eye and prescribe medication you can administer to relieve the pain of this condition.

3. Entropion

This is a condition in which the eyelashes turn inward and rub against the eye, causing irritation. Most of the time it will be suggested to surgically correct the problem.

4. Abnormally narrowed or small nostrils
Stenotic Nares are malformed nostrils that are narrow or collapse inward during inhalation, making it difficult for the dog to breathe through its nose.

5. Cesarian Surgery, C-Section
Without intervention, birthing difficulties can lead to the death of the puppies and often of the mother. Consequently, caesarean section rates are high in these breeds, up to 86% in the Bulldog and Pugs. Some breeders opt to have ‘elective’ caesareans in their bitches to avoid inevitable problems during birthing.
Below are a few signs to watch for that may indicate that your dog/cat is having difficulties delivering her puppies/kittens and needs emergency veterinary care.
o   Your pet is actively pushing for 30-60 minutes without producing a puppy/kitten.
o   Weak contractions for 2 hours or more without producing a puppy/kitten.
o   Signs of illness include vomiting, fever, pain, and bloody discharge.
While many healthy pregnancies in dogs and cats can proceed unaided, in some circumstances an elective C-section may be recommended. Your pet may need a scheduled C-section if:
·        There is only one puppy/kitten – that may not produce enough cortisol to induce labor in the mother.
·        Newborns are very large.
For dogs:
Your dog suffers from any underlying health conditions
If your dog needs a C-section, it will most likely be scheduled 63 days from ovulation which should put the procedure within 24 hours of your dog’s ideal due date.
If you’re curious as to how many C-sections a dog can have, the general rule of thumb is two to three. This is in order to preserve the mother’s quality of life and the quality of life for future puppies.

With any dog’s C-Section females MUST be tested and found DNA negative for Brucellosis (this is a zoonotic disease and people can be exposed). You can order this test from your local clinic or with us.

6. Ear Otitis Ear Infection

Bulldogs are naturally prone to ear conditions (otitis) from an early age due to their brachycephalic (flat-faced) character. Because of this, periodic ear examinations and care are crucial to their overall health.

7. Tail Pocket Infection

Moisture is trapped by the corkscrew’s tightly wrapped tail. The moist folds and damp tail pocket make it the perfect place for germs and yeast to grow.

8. Itching Allergies

Bully atopic itching allergies , food allergies, flea allergies, and contact allergies, are the four most prevalent allergies in bulldogs.

9. Interdigital Cyst

The most common cause of bulldog interdigital cysts in the interdigital web space is the traumatic implantation of your dog’s bristly short hair, which causes it to grow inward while moving. The issue will be made worse by obesity, allergies, and skinfold wet dermatitis.

 



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