1Chumly

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Buster 2013-2023 Monty 6/2010 - 1/2020 Chumly 2002-2014
This popped up on my FB. Monty does this and I have seen other Bulldogs in the same position. I always assumed it was a 'Bully" thing.
Does anyone have any thoughts and should I be concerned? He has had none of the other symptoms.

"Bowing— can be a sign of play and especially puppies bow with the rear ends in the air. Play bows are usually easy to distinguish because the dog is bowing with anticipation and glee, but if you notice your dog bowing when at rest, it can be a sign of abdominal pain. One important cause of abdominal pain is pancreatitis. Sometimes pancreatitis occurs when dogs eat high fat foods and can be life threatening. Affected dogs tend to be small breed dogs. They typically will refuse food, usually vomit and sometimes will be seen in a bow posture, sometimes called “praying posture”. It is believed to be an attempt on the part of the animal to relieve pressure in the abdomen and definitely should be evaluated by a vet."

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Andy T

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Pebbles, only 6 months old does this a lot. Mostly when playing or coming in for a landing.
 
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1Chumly

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Pebbles, only 6 months old does this a lot. Mostly when playing or coming in for a landing.

This is different to the playing bow.
 

2BullyMama

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That picture is very different than a play bow.... i had not noticed any of my guys do this and hope it stays that way.

Thanks for the info


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