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Bullseye

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My name is Mark and I'm from Santa Rosa California. Me and my 18 month old Bulldog Bentley live on a ranch. We're both happy here. Bentley started coughing
right away when I first got him home and when I took him to the Vet for his first checkup I was told he had an elongated soft Pallet which causes an obstruction to his breathing capacity.
Its been getting worse. Now its an ongoing thing. Everyday he coughs foamy saliva so I've got to do something. I need some advice please. Would somebody with knowledge on this issue please tell me if they know of any other type of treatment that exists or is my Vet correctly diagnosing him. I was told he would need surgery to clip some of the skin so he can breathe better. Are there any options that are available? Thank You for reading this.
 

Lalaloopsie

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Hello and welcome! There is no way someone can help you to diagnose your baby’s problem just from description you gave. But elongated palate is not a difficult diagnosis, so, most probably, your vet is right. Doctor can see it just from looking deep into dogs throat. If you still have concerns, look for bulldog- experienced vet. I’m sure some members from Cali can recommend you.
Treatment is only surgical, unfortunately. From what you said (he has foamy saliva) I wouldn’t wait too long with surgery. He has quite a real chance of aspiration (foam going into lungs) which can cause pneumonia, also, in hot weather foamy saliva prevents him from proper cooling and makes him prone to heat stroke.
 

1Chumly

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Monty had the surgery and it was a breeze. There is always the normal fear of the anaesthetic but it really helps with the breathing and is a very common operation in Bulldogs.
 

Hankster

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Lots here have had that done "for" their Bullies as it makes life so much more comfortable for them. Along with that, some (us) have had the naires enlarged at the same time,,, and well, we also had eye lids done (some entropian) My spelling on thee is wrong but hope someone will corrct that. It's scarry BUT so worth having it done if needed. Im not one for any unnecessary stuff, and we had all three done.. Welcome btw.... Its a great place for info from really experienced bulldog folks.
 
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Bullseye

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Thank You for your input. I am faced with such a dilemma because of the cost of the surgery. I guess I should've anticipated that something like this could've happened but one never knows the cards they're to be dealt with.
 

2BullyMama

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Welcome!

The gang gave great information.... this, unfortunately, is very common in brachiocephalic breeds



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