A lot of dog breeds have health problems and will be susceptible to health problems. The Blue French bulldog is a breed that can be susceptible to health issues because of their short body and their flat faces. This means that you just need to take good care of these dogs and make sure that you buy them from a trusted breeder.
Allergies
Allergies are very often caught by Blue French bulldogs as there are different kinds of allergies found in French bulldogs and a lot of different symptoms. Their diet is the main reason for French bulldogs contracting allergies. Different kinds of meat, nuts, dairy products, and also environmental factors influence your Blue French bulldog’s allergies.
To check what kind of allergies your French bulldog has, your vet will have to do an intradermal skin test to check if the allergy is food-related and move forward from there. Sometimes they will start eliminating everything that your Blue French bulldog isn’t allergic to.
Once your vet is done with their examination, they will tell you if your Blue French bulldog has allergies or not. You’ll have to remove certain foods from his diet and also clean the house for any dust and dirt. You will also have to monitor your Blue French bulldog from time to time for any allergies.
Symptoms of allergies in French Bulldogs include:
- Runny nose
- Itchy Skin
- Blistered Skin
- Excessive sneezing
- Tears in the Eyes
- Constant licking and scratching
Hip Dysplasia
Hip dysplasia may happen in Blue French bulldog for a lot of reasons. The reasons can be because of their genetics, obesity, age and other different kinds of physical activity.
Hip dysplasia is a disorder of the hips which makes it difficult for the dog to move around as the legs can come out slightly from the socket of the hip which makes them unable to move around freely. The symptoms include hopping, inability to walk freely, inactivity, clicking sounds from the hips.
The best way to prevent hip dysplasia is to keep a good diet, proper exercise, and joint supplements. In mild cases of hip dysplasia, the dog is given physical therapy and a list of medicines. In severe cases, the vet will recommend hip replacement surgery.
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Blue French bulldogs are a brachycephalic breed. This means that they are a short-faced breed with narrow nostrils and a smushed face. This gives them problems such as breathing as their respiratory tracts will not allow free flow of air in and out of the lungs. Surgeries are required in extreme cases such as soft palates, stenotic nares and everted laryngeal saccules to keep them from suffocating.
Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye)
Conjunctivitis is tissue inflammation of the tissues that cover the outer part of the eyeball. This is commonly referred to as pinkeye. Conjunctivitis can be diagnosed by swollen eyelids, red eyes, liquidy discharge from the eyes and squinting. It can also be caused by dry eyes, allergies, and some serious problems such as canine distemper.
Symptoms of conjunctivitis in French Bulldogs
- Bloodshot eyes
- Swollen Eyelids
- Liquidy Discharge from the eyes
- Squinting
- Rubbing the eyes
Other Conditions
Other health conditions such as cataracts, entropion and, luxating patellas which can make the eyelids turn inside. If your Blue French bulldog shows signs of distress then you need to make sure that you take them to the vet and also do routine checkups to keep them healthy. With the right love and care, French bulldogs can often survive healthily and contentedly for anywhere between 11 and 15 years, or perhaps longer.