taking her back....but I don't think it's an option for her. She is just crazy about Lola! As was I....she's a new bulldogger and I know how it feels to get news about a pet your crazy over about something you know absolutley nothing about. I'm worried about Lola and I just want to make sure she isn't going through anything unnecessary because POSSIBLY a vet isn't familiar with the breed. I am so upset....Lola was our only female and the spunkiest, no non-sense one out of the group. Either way...please send your prayers/thoughts to this little girl. And thanks so much for the advice on this one. I was really shocked to get that e-mail.

I linked her directly to this question and also gave her a little info about the site and told her what a life saver it's been for me. All newbies have "freak out" moments when it's such a simple solution....thank GOD for bulldogsworld.com!!!

Hope someone gave her this website address, especially Forum II where she can ask health and behavior questions.

that is used as a catch all.

And they "might" have problems. Lets fix the palate that is not broken to prevent future problems. Is what many vets say. It's a crock of crap.

They should get a 2nd opinion, where are they located and you can give them a list of "bulldog" vets in the area. if they are that worried they should bring the dog back.

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I already told her she needs to go to a vet that knows about bullies. AND to definaltey get a second opinion. I only had 4 in the litter and didn't even advertise until they were 10 weeks, so I feel like I would've known something was wrong with her before I sold her. They played outside in the snow and chased my 2 boys all around the yard and panted, like a normal bully does, but no labored breathing or upchucking. IMO, a full, correct diagnosis of this would require more than just a simple exam, like maybe an X-Ray....which wasn't done. BLAH to vet's that do this to newbie bully owners.....BLAH!

describes THE BULLDOG, period! Its a catch-all phrasing and unless this pup has a current URI, which is entirely possible, there would not likely be anything that either you or the breeder would have missed in just a couple short weeks. At minimum, get another opinion, and talk with owner about whether dog is showing any nasal discharge and 'what color/thickness' is it...is dog vomiting, is dog panting (open-mouth breathing) most of the time...has the dog's appetite decreased...have they purchased a digital thermometer and is pup's rectal temperature higher than 102? These are basic evaluations as to whether pup has URI (without having chest x-rays taken)and some antibiotics should remedy this.

Owner needs to wise-up quickly as to vet scares!!!!!!!!!!!!

In my opinion, 11 weeks is much too early for this diagnosis. But, just because the stud or the dam don't have problems does not mean that the pups won't. Afteralll, not all breeders are completely honest about medical and/or temperment issues with their dogs.