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English Bulldog - Specific Wellness Program |
 Cardiovascular Conditions
Aortic Stenosis
About the condition:
- Inherited condition that, if undetected and untreated, may cause weakness, collapse, and even sudden death.
How to detect this condition:
- Frequent physical examinations allow the doctor to listen for a heart murmur, which may indicate this condition.
- If a heart murmur is detected, an ultrasound, a type of non-invasive imaging, or an ECG may be recommended.
Pulmonic Stenosis
About the condition:
- This is a condition usually caused by a malformation of the pulmonic valve. Due to this defect, the heart has to work harder to pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs. Depending on the severity of the condition, some dogs may develop congestive heart failure due to the additional workload on the heart.
How to detect this condition:
- Frequent physical examinations allow the doctor to listen for any heart murmur, which may indicate this condition.
- If a heart murmur is detected, an ultrasound, a type of non-invasive imaging, or an ECG may be recommended.
Oral Health Problems
Periodontal Disease
About the condition:
- Inflammation and/or infection of the gums and bone around the tooth
- Bacteria accumulate in the mouth forming plaque and harden into tartar, which becomes a constant source for infection.
- Crowding can occur in short-faced breeds as there is not enough room for all 42 teeth to reside.
- Malocclusion, or underbite, does not allow proper alignment of teeth; therefore the benefit of chewing to keep teeth clean is decreased.
- Progressive stages can lead to tooth loss.
How to detect this condition:
- Halitosis or bad breath
- Yellowish/brown deposits on teeth
- Red or swollen gums
- Discomfort when mouth or gums are touched
- Decreased appetite with difficulty chewing
Dermatological Conditions
Generalized Demodicosis
About the condition:
- This is a severe skin disease caused by the Demodex mite. In severe cases, the hair follicles may become deeply infected and begin to produce pus. The Demodex mite is not contagious and cannot be transmitted from one dog to another dog or to humans.
How to detect this condition:
- The most common sign of demodicosis is patches of hair loss, usually all over the body. If you notice any hair loss, an exam is recommended.
Endocrine Conditions
Hypothyroidism
About the condition:
- A deficiency in the secretion of thyroid hormone
How to detect this condition:
- A blood test can determine whether your pet is within the normal range of thyroid hormone.
Musculoskeletal Conditions
Hip Dysplasia
About the condition:
- Caused by various deformities of the hip along with the development of degenerative joint disease
- Nutrition and exercise can help in prevention.
How to detect this condition:
- It is important to have X-rays taken to find any deformities or degeneration of the hip joints. This may be recommended at the time of spaying/neutering (or at age 2 for breeding dogs) and then again later as they age.
This list is not intended to cover all possible diseases and/or conditions found in English Bulldogs, but instead lists those that we have found to be most common at Hillside Animal Hospital. Please let us know if you have further questions regarding these or any other conditions.
Wellness Recommendations
We recommend six month wellness exams for the life of your pet since they age so much faster than humans do. Frequent visits allow us to discuss recent changes, detect potential problems, tailor diagnostic recommendations, and initiate therapy that will benefit your pet long term.
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A series of wellness consultations and vaccines are required as a puppy develops. Problems can be addressed early based on a breed's disposition. Early findings may dictate the path of future wellness.
The primary wellness consultation is scheduled for routine vaccines, the first line of prevention. The second wellness consultation is meant for vaccine boosters and basic wellness blood work. Wellness blood work is essential in early detection and treatment of medical conditions. Each consultation allows us to spend time with you to discuss any changes that may have occurred as your pet ages and make recommendations accordingly. Factors such as size, sex, age, lifestyle, and breed will dictate a patient's recommendations. Radiographs may be recommended for some patients as baseline evaluations for future comparisons.
Adult wellness blood work includes a basic chemistry (8), a complete blood count, and a heartworm test. We recommend evaluating wellness blood work annually for the lifetime of the pet.
With senior patients, each wellness consultation is for routine vaccines and boosters, along with a physical examination. Changes for seniors can be subtle, so maintaining a healthy senior pet requires an owner's observations along with twice a year physical examinations to evaluate these changes. The doctors recommend annual comprehensive wellness blood work and urinalysis for all of our seniors. Doctors rely on blood and urine tests to provide important information about a pet's health to determine appropriate therapy. Radiographs may also be recommended as these changes occur to again ensure appropriate therapy.
Senior wellness blood work includes a comprehensive chemistry (25), a complete blood count, thyroid hormone level, urinalysis, and a heartworm test. Depending on medications, some prescriptions require frequent blood monitoring in addition to routine wellness.
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