El bulldog It is the ideal dog for adults and the elderly: it is calm, good-natured, and very sociable. However, due to its physical characteristics, it can often emit peculiar sounds that can worry us, especially if it is the first time we live with one.
Therefore, I am going to tell you how to tell if my bulldog is having trouble breathing, and what you should do to make him recover as soon as possible.
The cause: brachycephalic syndrome
Dogs that have flattened faces, with flat muzzles and facial folds, need special care so that they can lead a quiet life. And it is that they can have problems, not only breathing, but also swallowing, in addition to produce excessive amounts of saliva by having a longer-than-normal soft palate and narrower nostrils than would be appropriate.
To this must be added that they may have digestive disturbances due to the negative pressure that is produced in the thorax by the effort of breathing.
It has a solution?
Fortunately, yes. Consists in practice one surgery in order to enlarge the nostrils and cut off the excess soft palate. It is a simple operation, but the furry ones must be hospitalized until they have fully recovered to avoid problems.
Still, if you can't afford this expense, It is very important that you avoid taking them out for walks on the hottest days, and that you do not force them to do excessive exercise, since otherwise your life could be in danger. For this reason, it is also important that you take them to the vet regularly for a check-up.
Brachycephalic dogs are charming animals, but keep in mind that they need proper care so that they can lead a normal life. If you are willing to live with one of these furry ones, surely he will know how to reward you 🙂.