🩺 French Bulldog Diseases

Skin Fold Dermatitis in the French Bulldog

Inflammation where skin surfaces meet; bacteria or yeast may become involved secondarily.

• ●Redness and moisture
• ●New or unusual odour
• ●Greasy material or discharge

Pododermatitis and Interdigital Furunculosis in the French Bulldog

Inflamed paws and interdigital lesions in French Bulldogs can have different causes; deeper forms may produce painful nodules and draining tracts.

• ●Paw licking
• ●Redness and swelling
• ●Interdigital nodules

Hemivertebrae in the French Bulldog

Congenital vertebral malformations that are often incidental but can sometimes be associated with deformity, spinal-cord compression and neurological signs.

• ●Unsteady hind-limb gait
• ●Hind-limb weakness
• ●Back pain

Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)

A set of anatomical abnormalities of the upper respiratory tract typical of brachycephalic breeds. In the French Bulldog it is one of the most frequent and life-quality-relevant health conditions.

• ●Noisy breathing
• ●Persistent snoring
• ●Heat intolerance

Atopic Dermatitis

Chronic allergic skin inflammation, very common in the French Bulldog.

• ●Intense itching
• ●Skin redness
• ●Localised hair loss

Otitis in the French Bulldog

Ear inflammation very common in the French Bulldog, often associated with allergies, moisture, or yeast and bacterial overgrowth.

• ●Scratching at the ears
• ●Redness of the ear flap
• ●Bad odour from the ear

Corneal Ulcer in the French Bulldog

A lesion of the transparent surface of the eye, favoured by the prominent eyes of the French Bulldog. It requires prompt veterinary assessment because some ulcers can deepen rapidly.

• ●Eye held partly or fully closed
• ●Excessive tearing
• ●Eye redness

IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) in the French Bulldog

A frequent neurological condition in the French Bulldog in which an intervertebral disc may ‘slip’ and compress the spinal cord, causing pain, difficulty walking and, in severe cases, paralysis.

• ●Neck or back pain
• ●Difficulty walking or lameness
• ●Hind-limb weakness

Lussazione della rotula nel Bulldog Francese

Patologia ortopedica in cui la rotula si sposta fuori dal solco femorale. Può manifestarsi con episodi intermittenti di 'saltello', zoppia o appoggio irregolare dell'arto posteriore. La gravità e le implicazioni articolari devono essere valutate dal veterinario.

• ●Andatura a 'saltello' intermittente
• ●Zoppia dell'arto posteriore
• ●Appoggio irregolare della zampa

Cherry Eye in the French Bulldog

Prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid: a pink-red mass visible in the inner corner of the eye. More common in young dogs and brachycephalic breeds, including the French Bulldog.

• ●Pink or red mass in the inner corner of the eye
• ●Excessive tearing
• ●Conjunctival redness

Food Allergy in the French Bulldog

Adverse food reactions that may be associated with itching, ear problems and gastrointestinal signs.