Bulldog Health Issues

Anal Glands - The anal glands enable the dog to mark its territory and to identify each other. When the anal glands fail to empty normally, the result can be impaction and possible infection.

Cherry Eye - The tear gland that normally occupies the base of the third eyelid occasionally becomes enlarged, and will protrude beyond the leading edge of the third eyelid. This protrusion will appear as a round, red mass (cherry eye).

Dilated Esophagus - This condition is also known as Megaesophagus. This is a condition in which the esophagus is enlarged. Megaesophagus can be congenital or acquired. The results of this condition are: regurgitation, loss of overall condition and frequently leads to aspiration pneumonia.

Elongated Soft Palate - The purpose of the soft palate is to serve as a mobile flap preventing food and water from entering the nasal passages during swallowing.

Entropion - Entropion is the term given to the overall condition when the lower eyelid inrolls, bringing the eyelashes into direct contact with the cornea. This contact creates an irritation, making it necessary for the animal to blink constantly.

Gastric Dilitation Volvulus - G.D.V. Syndrome is sometimes referred to as "bloat". This syndrome occurs when the stomach swells up with gas and fluid. This is a life threatening condition. A veterinarian's immediate care is necessary.

Hip Dysplasia - Hip Dysplasia is the most common cause of rear end lameness. It has to do with the structure of the hip joint.

Hot Spots - Hot Spots is an area of skin that is irritated due to flea bite(s), or allergies. The dog scratches or chews the area enlarging the opening, the area becomes infected and then the cycle repeats itself.

Interdigital Cysts - Inderdigital Cysts is a condition in which inflammatory fluids are forced into the deep tissues, rather than being discharged on the surface. This condition tends to be chronic in nature. Treatment by your veterinarian is highly recommended.

Stenotic Nares - Stenotic Nares (constricted nostrils) occurs exclusively in short nosed (brachycephalic) dogs.

Tracheal Hypoplasia - This is a congenital condition, in which the dog is born with a narrow or underdeveloped trachea.

Thyroid Deficiency - Thyroid deficiency, or hypothyroidism, is the condition resulting from a low production of usable hormones by the thyroid gland.