EP17 - What Every Pet Parent Needs to Know About French Bulldogs

09/07/2025 1h 5min Episodio 17
EP17 - What Every Pet Parent Needs to Know About French Bulldogs

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Text me your question or inquiry here!Hey friends! This week on the pod, we’re tackling one of the most talked-about (and controversial) dog breeds out there—the French Bulldog. We’re diving into everything from their adorable beginnings and breed history to the not-so-cute health issues they’re facing today. We’re talking airway problems, spine issues, skin flare-ups, and even GI drama. And yes, we kick things off with a spicy hot take on dog breeders—buckle up.Do you have a question or inquiry for me? Send me a text from the link above, ask me on any social media platform, or email [email protected]!Episodes of The Dr. Molly Says Podcast are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/5d574928TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/2p9kjd9dYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/mr3jradcTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro02:57 Hot Take08:14 French Bulldogs11:19 History of the French Bulldog14:54 What is a French Bulldog?20:15 The bad and the ugly of the Frenchie21:26 Brachiocephalic obstructive airway syndrome26:39 Surgeries that can help with BOAS29:23 Heat/Humidity/Exercise32:00 Intervertebral disc disease34:40 Skin Issues39:28 GI issues42:16 Cost of Frenchies46:34 Breeders49:34 Should Frenchies even exist?53:26 Social Media post on thoughts/advice for Frenchie owners01:03:58 Outro

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