Bulldog Vaccinations and Medical Issues

Bulldogs are known as the common man’s dogs. The breed is loved mostly by people because of their devotion and courage. Sad to say, their life is put to danger sometimes specially because there are owners who have no other thing in mind but the dollar sign that they see on dogs. They are not ‘cheap’ dogs although they are available rampantly nowadays.

Indeed, bulldogs make a great buddy for vacations since he can give you the comfort that you want while at the same time giving you the love and affection you would want from a pet. Sad to say, bulldogs can get a little bit disturbing sometimes especially when they are faced with medical issues such as:

Elongated Palate
There are some dogs that are born with palates that seem too long than the normal.

von Willebrand’s Disease (vWD)
This is a very common bleeding disorder that affects the capability to clot blood properly.

Magaesophagus
This is the consequence being paid by most French Bulldogs because of their being a brachycephalic (short muzzled) breed. They possess an enlarged esophagus thus the food is just being aspirated down to the lungs.

Hemivertebrae
This is a genetic malformation that can provide a serious impact to bulldogs.

Cleft Palate
There are times when bulldog pups are born with opening (cleft) on top of their mouth which is basically genetic in nature. There are instances when the cleft can be surgically done but pups that possess a history of cleft palate must never be bred.