Comments for Ask the French Bulldog Experts http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog Experienced French Bulldog experts answer your questions on French Bulldog ownership, health, breeding and training. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:34:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 Comment on Ask the French Bulldog Vet - Spaying Gone Tragically Wrong by Tatiana http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog/2008/08/14/ask-the-french-bulldog-vet-spaying-gone-tragically-wrong/#comment-226 Tatiana Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:05:48 +0000 http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog/?p=131#comment-226 I am so saddened by this posting, but this is what I do want to add... In MOST cases, the neutering of a male dog is a very simple procedure (unless the testicle(s) hasn't or haven't dropped and need to be located)... For females, the procedure is technically straightforward, but there are always risks associated with any surgery, even dental cleanings under anesthesia, for example. From my own experiences with my dogs, I always print out Dr. Lori Hunt's anesthesia protocols for my dogs' veterinarians beforehand and the veterinarians, in turn, have been very accommodating and understanding of my concern over my dogs' well-being... Rather than taking my dogs in early and making them wait around in crates for several hours, or sedating them (which I don't approve of), I've arranged to take my dogs in later and the vets run a lab test to ensure that blood / gas levels are all in the acceptable ranges, and they perform an X-ray to check the trachea and respiratory system (that we all examine in unison)... This way, we know that conditions are optimum (by French Bulldog standards) before even proceeding... I'd rather pay slightly more for having these tests performed than letting the vet go in blindly. My sincerest condolensces for the loss of the puppy and hope this information proves to be of use to others fearful of these kinds of procedures. I am so saddened by this posting, but this is what I do want to add… In MOST cases, the neutering of a male dog is a very simple procedure (unless the testicle(s) hasn’t or haven’t dropped and need to be located)… For females, the procedure is technically straightforward, but there are always risks associated with any surgery, even dental cleanings under anesthesia, for example.

From my own experiences with my dogs, I always print out Dr. Lori Hunt’s anesthesia protocols for my dogs’ veterinarians beforehand and the veterinarians, in turn, have been very accommodating and understanding of my concern over my dogs’ well-being… Rather than taking my dogs in early and making them wait around in crates for several hours, or sedating them (which I don’t approve of), I’ve arranged to take my dogs in later and the vets run a lab test to ensure that blood / gas levels are all in the acceptable ranges, and they perform an X-ray to check the trachea and respiratory system (that we all examine in unison)… This way, we know that conditions are optimum (by French Bulldog standards) before even proceeding… I’d rather pay slightly more for having these tests performed than letting the vet go in blindly.

My sincerest condolensces for the loss of the puppy and hope this information proves to be of use to others fearful of these kinds of procedures.

]]> Comment on Ask the Dog Food Geek - Raw KILLS Dogs? by Susan http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog/2008/08/08/ask-the-dog-food-geek-raw-kills-dogs/#comment-218 Susan Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:22:06 +0000 http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog/?p=121#comment-218 I fed raw for a year. I know many people who feed raw. The only, repeat, ONLY, source from which I have heard of "death by raw feeding" is articles by veterinarians. I am a member of several bulldog listservs. People talk all the time about losing their pets, because bulldogs have many health issues. NEVER EVER in nine years saw a post about a death due to raw feeding. I am sure it is possible, and I agree, good food handling practices make sense -- if you care enough about your dog to feed raw, why wouldn't you exercise care? But the vets are covering their butts in the event a case occurs. BTW -- my own vet had the guts to say, "give it a try." BTW #2 -- raw did not help my bully. But that does not mean it will not help your dog. I just want you to know my perspective is completely neutral. I fed raw for a year. I know many people who feed raw. The only, repeat, ONLY, source from which I have heard of “death by raw feeding” is articles by veterinarians. I am a member of several bulldog listservs. People talk all the time about losing their pets, because bulldogs have many health issues. NEVER EVER in nine years saw a post about a death due to raw feeding. I am sure it is possible, and I agree, good food handling practices make sense — if you care enough about your dog to feed raw, why wouldn’t you exercise care? But the vets are covering their butts in the event a case occurs. BTW — my own vet had the guts to say, “give it a try.” BTW #2 — raw did not help my bully. But that does not mean it will not help your dog. I just want you to know my perspective is completely neutral.

]]> Comment on Where’s the ears? by Ask the French Bulldog Experts » Blog Archive » Ask the Breeder Follow Up - Jack gets his ears! http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog/2008/02/08/wheres-the-ears/#comment-208 Ask the French Bulldog Experts » Blog Archive » Ask the Breeder Follow Up - Jack gets his ears! Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:39:04 +0000 http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog/2008/02/08/wheres-the-ears/#comment-208 [...] Bulldog puppy’s ears enough time, they will come up. Here’s some proof - follow up to this posting from a few months [...] [...] Bulldog puppy’s ears enough time, they will come up. Here’s some proof - follow up to this posting from a few months [...]

]]> Comment on Ask the French Bulldog Vet - Surgery for Baby Puppy Teeth? by Ask the French Bulldog Experts » Blog Archive » Ask the Frenchie Vet - Preventative Orthodontics on Puppy http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog/2008/07/20/ask-the-french-bulldog-vet-surgery-for-baby-puppy-teeth/#comment-207 Ask the French Bulldog Experts » Blog Archive » Ask the Frenchie Vet - Preventative Orthodontics on Puppy Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:33:49 +0000 http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog/?p=110#comment-207 [...] Editor’s note: We recently dealt with a similar issue here [...] [...] Editor’s note: We recently dealt with a similar issue here [...]

]]> Comment on Ask the French Bulldog Veterinarian - Bloated Frenchie Puppy by Ask the French Bulldog Experts » Blog Archive » Frenchie Vet Follow Up - Bloated French Bulldog Puppy http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog/2008/06/13/ask-the-french-bulldog-veterinarian-bloated-frenchie-puppy/#comment-205 Ask the French Bulldog Experts » Blog Archive » Frenchie Vet Follow Up - Bloated French Bulldog Puppy Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:24:38 +0000 http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog/2008/06/13/ask-the-french-bulldog-veterinarian-bloated-frenchie-puppy/#comment-205 [...] admin July 21st, 2008 I posted two weeks ago about my puppy, Stella, getting so bloated after eating. [...] [...] admin July 21st, 2008 I posted two weeks ago about my puppy, Stella, getting so bloated after eating. [...]

]]> Comment on Ask the French Bulldog Vet - Struvite Crystals in Frenchie Pup’s Urine by Ask the French Bulldog Experts » Blog Archive » Update on Frenchie Puppy with Struvite Crystals http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog/2008/07/08/ask-the-french-bulldog-vet-struvite-crystals-in-frenchie-pups-urine/#comment-204 Ask the French Bulldog Experts » Blog Archive » Update on Frenchie Puppy with Struvite Crystals Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:08:50 +0000 http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog/?p=98#comment-204 [...] had an update on the French Bulldog puppy with struvite crystals – Dr. [...] [...] had an update on the French Bulldog puppy with struvite crystals – Dr. [...]

]]> Comment on Ask the Veterinarian - Frenchie Skin Allergies and Food by Ask the French Bulldog Experts » Blog Archive » And now, a word from your French Bulldog Experts Admin http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog/2008/05/30/ask-the-veterinarian-frenchie-skin-allergies-and-food/#comment-193 Ask the French Bulldog Experts » Blog Archive » And now, a word from your French Bulldog Experts Admin Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:46:32 +0000 http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog/2008/05/30/ask-the-veterinarian-frenchie-skin-allergies-and-food/#comment-193 [...] Allergies and Food [...] [...] Allergies and Food [...]

]]> Comment on Ask the Frenchie Trainer - Jumping Bean French Bulldog! by Leigh http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog/2008/06/24/ask-the-frenchie-trainer-jumping-bean-french-bulldog/#comment-192 Leigh Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:57:56 +0000 http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog/?p=86#comment-192 I have several frenchies as well that do this but some will literally scratch your legs in their jumping up. I can ignore but what about guests? I have several frenchies as well that do this but some will literally scratch your legs in their jumping up. I can ignore but what about guests?

]]> Comment on Ask the French Bulldog Breeder - Difficulty Breeding Frenchies by Tatiana http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog/2008/06/22/ask-the-french-bulldog-breeder-difficulty-breeding-frenchies/#comment-163 Tatiana Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:11:27 +0000 http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog/?p=88#comment-163 One friend let a gorgeous Russian import mate with her dog and the female wound up hemorrhaging and losing the litter due to Bruscellosis... And another of our local Frenchie members actually did allow her two Frenchies to mate (they were both pied dogs, mind you) and their female was taken to have her appointed C-section, and a sole pup was birthed... The female died due to post-operative complications leaving an orphan that never got to suckle it's mother's colustrum... The dog owners never got a straight answer from the veterinary clinic either... First they were called and told the female and pup were fine... And then the clinic called to say the dog was hemorrhaging... And then they called to say that their pet had died during the emergency surgical procedure... The pup was luckily placed with a more experienced breeder that had a nursing litter of puppies... Although the puppy survived the ordeal, she has chronic skin problems (due to a compromised immunity and lack of proper health-screening) and she's completely deaf... The family lost their pet female, and the breeder that rescued the orphaned pup was entitled to compensation for the weeks of care she provided, so it certainly wasn't a very profitable or pleasant experience for any of the parties involved... The breeding of French Bulldogs is not for the squeamish or inexperienced... I'd rather buy or rescue French Bulldogs any day of the week than let my dogs breed... One friend let a gorgeous Russian import mate with her dog and the female wound up hemorrhaging and losing the litter due to Bruscellosis… And another of our local Frenchie members actually did allow her two Frenchies to mate (they were both pied dogs, mind you) and their female was taken to have her appointed C-section, and a sole pup was birthed… The female died due to post-operative complications leaving an orphan that never got to suckle it’s mother’s colustrum… The dog owners never got a straight answer from the veterinary clinic either… First they were called and told the female and pup were fine… And then the clinic called to say the dog was hemorrhaging… And then they called to say that their pet had died during the emergency surgical procedure… The pup was luckily placed with a more experienced breeder that had a nursing litter of puppies… Although the puppy survived the ordeal, she has chronic skin problems (due to a compromised immunity and lack of proper health-screening) and she’s completely deaf… The family lost their pet female, and the breeder that rescued the orphaned pup was entitled to compensation for the weeks of care she provided, so it certainly wasn’t a very profitable or pleasant experience for any of the parties involved… The breeding of French Bulldogs is not for the squeamish or inexperienced… I’d rather buy or rescue French Bulldogs any day of the week than let my dogs breed…

]]> Comment on Ask the French Bulldog Veterinarian - Bloated Frenchie Puppy by Jessica http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog/2008/06/13/ask-the-french-bulldog-veterinarian-bloated-frenchie-puppy/#comment-151 Jessica Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:22:20 +0000 http://www.frenchbulldogz.org/experts/blog/2008/06/13/ask-the-french-bulldog-veterinarian-bloated-frenchie-puppy/#comment-151 Thanks so much. We have had her stool checked and nothing is showing up. She has been on the i/d for one month now and the vet still wants her on it. We've combined it with flagyl and another antibiotic that had kaopectate in it. Her stools are still very soft, have a yellowish hue and form pudding like blobs on the ground. Not sure if we should change the food on her or not. Thanks!! Thanks so much. We have had her stool checked and nothing is showing up. She has been on the i/d for one month now and the vet still wants her on it. We’ve combined it with flagyl and another antibiotic that had kaopectate in it. Her stools are still very soft, have a yellowish hue and form pudding like blobs on the ground. Not sure if we should change the food on her or not. Thanks!!

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