French bulldogs are known to enjoy just about everything. They are content snuggling in their owner’s lap and they love chewing on their favorite toys. Frenchies, as they are commonly called, enjoy food, playtime, and above all, love and affection. Nothing makes them happier than spending time with their owners. And Frenchies are known for their distinctive, adorable snorting sound. Unfortunately, many Frenchie suffer from a gastrointestinal condition that causes vomiting.
In this blog, we will discuss why these French bulldogs vomit and what breeders and Frenchie parents can do to fix the vomiting problem.
Reasons Why My Frenchie Is Vomiting
Gastrointestinal issues
Gastrointestinal issues are quite common among dogs, especially the French bulldog who is known for his adorable traits but not necessarily famous for good health. It can affect any age and sex of your dog and result in vomiting or severe cases even bloat.
Brachycephalic syndrome
The brachycephalic syndrome includes many problems such as poor breathing, gagging, regurgitation, and vomiting of undigested food. The soft palate and elongated soft snout will be compressed into a narrow space causing the obstruction of the airways which are harder to breathe through.
Such a health issue is known to affect French bulldogs in a very harmful way. Since they have to breathe through their mouths and inhale large amounts of air while eating, it causes their stomachs to take up a lot of space causing them to bloat and become upset.
Eating Too Fast
When dogs eat too quickly, they don’t take the time to chew their food thoroughly. In some cases, dogs also swallow too much air when eating, which can make them feel quite full and uncomfortable – like you might feel after Thanksgiving dinner. And if you’ve ever had that feeling during a meal, you may recall experiencing burping or the desire to vomit afterward.
If a dog experiences the same type of discomfort while eating, it will most likely either regurgitate or suffer from vomiting as well. Changes like these can make your dog anxious. So, in short, your dog’s anxiety can affect his digestive system and in turn, result in him either regurgitating or vomiting.
Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome
IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is an intestinal disorder that can cause intense discomfort and alter your pup’s regular bowel patterns. There are many symptoms associated with IBS including cramps, diarrhea, bloating, constipation, nausea, vomiting, and gas.
Intestinal parasites
Intestinal parasites can cause many unpleasant symptoms, including severe diarrhea, unevenly distributed weight loss, and a rough coat on one’s pet. Some pets may even throw up after the ingestion of worms. If you notice signs that your dog might be suffering from intestinal parasites, bring them to your local veterinarian immediately, or else they could find themselves with a tough battle ahead.
Toxic plants
Because of their omnivorous behavior, dogs will eat anything that smells good. Dogs like to eat plants, but there is a difference between eating grass and accidentally consuming common household plants such as lilies. If eaten in large quantities, even non-toxic houseplants can be harmful to a dog’s digestive system.
Overindulgence in fruits can cause diarrhea, excessive flatulence, and smelly stools; leaves will cause vomiting and stomach upset. The toxic alkaloids present in the roots of some plants may affect kidneys leading to dehydration, and grass may contain parasites that can cause serious illness.
Spoiled food
Just like humans, when a french bulldog ingests food that has been contaminated or spoilt it may result in vomiting. When bacteria that are in the contaminated/spoilt food is eaten, it travels to the digestive tract where they can produce toxins that get absorbed into the bloodstream.
Motion sickness
Going on the move with a pet can be hard for some dogs. Their balance and vision are so highly tuned that even a car ride can disturb them. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to tell which dogs will be affected by motion sickness and which ones won’t experience it at all. In most cases though, motion sickness tends to affect puppies more than young adults and senior dogs become immune due to age.
How To Solve Vomiting Problem In French Bulldogs?
- The French bulldog eats very quickly and even snaps at his own nose with its jaws. The most effective way of slowing down the pace of eating for this speed-eating dog could be done by changing the bowls with a Slow Feeder bowl.
- Elevated food bowls can help reduce the problem of your Frenchie vomiting. They wouldn’t have to bend down all the time while eating. As this greatly adds strain on their neck and back. The slower pace will also allow them to eat comfortably and not shove any more food in their mouths. Since it will be easier now for them to swallow their food.
- Giving them food filled with high-quality protein will help your French bulldog stomach stay healthy and avoid vomiting in them.
- Your French bulldog could be benefiting from a probiotic. This provides a lot of benefits. Most notable is the fact that it helps digestion and the immune system. But there are many more benefits to taking probiotics.
- Your digestive system is made up of some really important functions. These all working together to help break down protein, fats, and carbohydrates. These key nutrients are absorbed into the body through a process that relies on your digestion. When your dog gets old they are unable to produce these enzymes. So you can add these enzymes to their food to prevent them from digestive problems.
- If your Frenchie is allergic to something remove that food from their daily ration.
- Consult your vet and give some antibiotics to your vet.
Conclusion
So you have a baby Frenchie who is not eating well and is vomiting now and then. It can be very worrying, but there is hope! The first thing you need to do is take your Frenchie to the vet. They will have to run some tests and check for parasites. If it turns out that your Frenchie is not eating properly it may be a sign of a bigger problem.
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