Want to keep your French bulldog happy and healthy? Then you need to know how to prevent respiratory dysfunction!
Although there is no cure for this disease, there are care and prevention measures you can perform to help your dog minimize symptoms and avoid serious episodes. First, make sure your dog is properly vaccinated against respiratory disease! This means taking him to the vet for his annual vaccination and any other vaccinations as indicated by the vaccination schedule. Also, make sure your dog has a healthy, balanced diet, with fresh vegetables and lean meat to get the nutrients he needs. Secondly, reducing stress caused by excessive exercise can prevent congestion from progressing from a mild episode to a more severe one. Avoid forcing your bulldog to run long distances, especially if there is a lot of dust and pollen in the air, you can help prevent this by limiting exercise to a few minutes of moderate walking. It is also important to wash your hands frequently to prevent the spread of bacteria, viruses and respiratory infections. If you have other dogs in the ho...