I am sad to day the Ulfberht died at 3:45pm yesteday. Although we saw some improvement in the nasal passageway after the second rinoscopy, the
bleeding and mucus returned. The vet surgeon said that we could scope him again, but he wasn't confident that there would be anything he would find that could be fixed. Plus, he was sure that the inflammation would return in force (from tubes and stuff probing his airways) and we would be back to square one like he was a month ago. Poor dog hadn't really slept in nearly two months. You could see physical exhaustion starting to set in. We got to the point where antibiotics/steroids were doing nothing and his quality of life was unacceptable for any animal. We decided to end the suffering. He will be gravely missed. I appreciate all your advice, prayers and comments. I know the Lord works out all things together for good to His own, so we'll be fine. However, I love Bulldogs. I am now starting to see what a tragedy
breeding them in their current configuration really is. It makes me wonder, how many Bulldogs are suffering out there due to poor
breeding practices. It makes me wonder if it is right to want to own another one. I've always liked Rotties, but Bulldogs have a heart and personality that is unmached. Should I be thinking about buying another someday? Thank you all.
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