Comments on: Genetic Diseases that can Affect Bulldogs

By: Sonia

Sonia — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:16:51 +0000

Hello, I have an 8 week old English Bulldog who has both bowel and urinary incontinence. I have taken him to a Vet but he is not too familiar with the cause, I was wondering if you could help with some more information. Do you think its treatable? He doesn’t have hind leg weakness and is very active and has a healthy appetite. Any information would help, I really appreciate it. Thank you for your time.

By: Mary Jo

Mary Jo — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:37:28 +0000

If pulmonic stenosis is polygenic, does this mean both parents carry the gene for this disease? I am so confused. We had one puppy from a litter of 6 that had PS and we are trying to determine if it is in the bitch’s line or th studs.

By: Balerow

Balerow — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 09:03:23 +0000

The chance of an Aussie Bulldog developing some of the above diseases, depends on 2 factors. The frist being environmental the second being decided by its genetic make up.
For example hip dysplasia has been shown to have both genetic and environmental factors affecting its prevalence. Dogs that are obese will have more pressure on their joints and are thus more likely to develop it. Furthermore dogs that are commonly travelling up and down steps, jumping down from high areas, will have mor pressure placed on their joints.
This is just one example, however other diseases such as distichia (eyelashes growing into the eye) are genetic and therefore its very important that from the outset when selecting your puppy you view both parents and make sure they are free of such disorders.

By: Barry

Barry — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 05:10:59 +0000

Just started to look at the Aussie Bulldog. What are the chance in percentage for an Aussie Bulldog to get any one of these diseases and what will it be to get more that one through its lifetime? What could one do on a dialy/weekly/monthly or annual basis to help prevent one or more of these medical conditions. Thank you and Merry Xmas

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