anesthesia

  1. AceRN

    Need help now!!!!!

    My bulldog was just neutered and dew claws removed today,, brought him home a 5:30pm est, placed him in his crate, he won’t sit down,it is now 7:15pm he is still to groggy from anesthesia to medicate, what do I do to help him?
  2. Barbara Ray Linker

    Tumors (clusters) in the Ear Canal

    Before I call the Vet tomorrow, can anyone give me a short experience or education in ear tumor clusters in my bulldog's ear? I just took her to the Vet 2 weeks ago for a vaginal discharge and while there had him flush out her ears because I was constantly extracting waxy stuff from them...
  3. RissaT

    Help Needed! Anesthesia/Dental work and senior bulldogs

    Hello everyone, I have a dilemma and thought this was the best place to get some advice. My Charlie is 10 years old; he has some kidney disease, arthritis, and is in blood pressure medication. He is a happy ham. I used to get him for dental cleanings and dental work in the past, but I have...
  4. R

    Needing food advice!

    I have two English Bulldogs. I took the advice from a bulldog owner to feed them Earthborn taste of the wilderness dog food and my dogs were stunning. Beautiful coats! I went to a vet who is supposed to specialize in English bulldogs and was advised that grain free is the fastest way to kill a...
  5. B

    Grade 5 heart murmur

    Hi fellow bulldog lovers! I'm new here, but not new to bulldogs. I've been reading here occasionally and wondered if anyone has any advice/experiences they'd be willing to share. I have a 7, almost 8 week old English Bulldog puppy with a grade 5 heart murmur and a fairly large umbilical hernia...
  6. susan

    Skull X Rays with Anesthesia?

    My English Bulldog Reggie developed a dent in her head near her ear on her left side. All of a sudden it was just there. I brought her to the vet yesterday and they want to do X rays with Anesthesia. She is going to be 10 in November. I am concerned with her age and the Anesthesia. Has...
  7. KING OLLIE HOUSE of BULLDOG

    Ollie's TPLO Journey

    I've decided that I'm going to try to document Ollie's experience with TPLO (tibial-plateau leveling osteotomy) surgery. I'm pretty much having to learn everything on my own. Maybe some time down the road someone might find this useful. If it needs to be moved, feel free Moderator/s. In the...
  8. TooTooMommy

    Epidrual injections of steroids for spinal arthritis

    Hello everybully :) Ugh, we are struggling A LOT with treatment options for our precious, 8-year-old Sophie. We already knew she has a subluxating patella (floating kneecap), plus, since she's almost 8 (WHERE did EIGHT years go ! ? ! !?...) we assume she has general arthritis. In the last...
  9. S

    Help! Diet ideas for struvite stones/crystals

    Hi all, One of my bulldogs has recently had a cystotomy procedure to remove bladder stones. We did a stone analysis and it came back that they were struvite stones. I suspect that she has got these from reoccurring Urinary Tract Infections and the crystals have become stones. Now that we have...
  10. TooTooMommy

    Surgery for corneal ulcer (grid keratotomy) tomorrow

    Our sweet Sophie is having a grid keratotomy for a corneal ulcer tomorrow. It is SUPPOSED to be a simple, 1/2 hour procedure and does NOT require general anesthesia (yippeeee!) but she will be sedated. I trust and love our vet, annnd he is very aware of bulldogs' special anesthesia needs! But...
  11. G

    Any insight on brain tumors..

    Hey.. well we took our little Gigi yesterday for an MRI and we're told that she has a fairly large brain tumor. Obviously we are devastated as it's sinking in today. She is spending the next few nights at the hospital for treatment and tests . Does anyone have anything they can share with us...
  12. Vikinggirl

    Hot Spots - Diagnosis and Treatment the Natural way

    [*=center] I'm Jun 27, 2017 HOT SPOTS — DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT THE NATURAL WAY Spine and muscle injury can cause hot spots By Dr. Peter Dobias, DVM In health-knowledge If you have ever seen a dog dressed in a T-shirt laced up the back or another one looking like a punk with bald...
  13. T

    Our experience with Struvite crystals and stones in the bladder

    Hi, I came to this forum many times for information while facing our bully's health crisis so I wanted to share our experience with everyone in case it can help as well. Our bully got her first UTI and aside from allergies, this was also her first health issue at the age of 4. This UTI also...
  14. B

    General Question Vulvoplasty and entropion surgery at the same time

    Cricket's scheduled for a vulvoplasty, entropion surgery, and extraction of 2 loose teeth (front lower incisors- she doesn't use these) all at once. (I do not want to put Cricket under general anesthesia any more times than what's absolutely necessary.. she does have a bulldog specialist working...
  15. Seline Weiskopff

    Surgery in the morning

    My tub of butter is going in for surgery in the morning. Nothing serious she is getting spayed but always dangerous when dealing with anesthesia and Brachycephalic dog breeds as we all know. I know she will be in good hands. Im just asking everyone to keep her in your prayers that all goes well...
  16. K

    When/if to neuter?

    Hello all, my little guy is 4 months old and I'm struggling with whether to neuter or not. I have no desire or intention to ever use him as a stud, he is pet only so he doesn't need his baby makers but I hesitate to neuter because I've read so many warnings about bulldogs and anesthesia. I've...
  17. ddnene

    I could use some prayers...

    Ms. Willow will be having her cherry eye surgery in the morning as well as nares and checking for elongated pallet... I could use some prayers, although I have every confidence in my vet. She needs to be spayed, but this is a relatively light surgery and I honestly want to see how she handles...
  18. TooTooMommy

    Small eyelid cyst on 13-year-old.....difficult surgery decision

    Hi everybully....I would appreciate your thoughts on this. Hubbs and I have NO experience with eldery doggies, nor have we ever been through the heartbreak of euthanasia. Our precious guy Professor adopted us 8 months ago---we adore him sooo much (do I even need to say that? LOL!) Our rescue...
  19. L

    Help Needed! soft palate surgery for Engish Bulldogs

    Hi Everyone - I am the proud owner of a 5 month old English bulldog (dottie). SHe is my first English although I do have a 4 year old Frenchie too. Dottie is having trouble with her breathing. It just seems labored for such a young girl. She also snores heavily. I am considered soft...
  20. O

    Help Needed! We're in a dilemma with our four-month old bulldog- advice requested

    Hi everyone- We're new to the site so hello and thank you for reading! I have a 1.5 year old EB girl named Lola and a four-month old EB boy named Miller. Miller was born on 6-10-16. Miller has developed cherry eye and needs surgery. The vet has suggested doing both surgeries at once, neuter...
Top