Frenchie collapses randomly

[Jess]

Hello. I have two French bulldogs. I'm extremely worried about my male right now. He is experiencing symptoms that are similar to narcolepsy. It appears neurological, in nature, vs orthopedic. He had similar episode three years ago. We took him out of town to an emergency vet and spent $4000 in one afternoon, he was imaged and scanned from head to toe. He saw a neurologist and a cardiologist. They could find nothing. His symptoms soon subsided. Now, more recently, we elected to have his nostrils fixed. That required general anesthesia. He recovered from the surgery normally for two days, then we noticed the return of these weird symptoms. He just seems to melt into the floor and goes to sleep. Unable to get going again easily, if at all. Unfortunately we're now nine days in, and he's not showing interest in his food. And urinating seems to be a problem because he can't stand up long enough. I'm very worried and I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this for me. Because my vet seems to be at a loss. I'm actually considering depression as a possible cause? Any thoughts?

 

[2bullymama]

Hi jess ... welcome to the forum.

I'm so sorry this is all happening to your little guy -- I have never heard of it nor have any experience. Please let us know what, if anything your vet does find.... I am sending many hugs, prayers and healing thoughts to you boy

 

[Alice Kable]

Poor Pete. I have not experienced this with any of my dogs. At first I thought maybe his nostrils had swollen from the surgery and he was having trouble breathing, but after 9 days the swelling should be close to gone. Please update us on his progress; I am sending positive vibes for speedy recovery.

 

[WeeDex]

Oh dear this must be terrible for you to see happening. I've also no experience in this, but hope your vet is able to get to the bottom of it. Please do let us know how you get on.

 

[Jakeyjake]

Oh poor guy. Not sure what it could be but if your vet can't seem to find anything I would consider trying another vet, especially one that is familiar with frenchies. Good luck and keep us posted.