Expert: English Bulldogs ( Marie ) e-mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com - 12/9/2008

Question
Hi my name is Alessandro and me and my wife just bought a 3 month old adorable english bulldog. I have noticed in this first week that he has problems in breathing. Throughout the day he does that gag symtom as if he is choking on his flem. He does this all throghout the day maybe 15/20 times. Is all this normal ? And also when he breethes normally he always has flem. I hope my concern is clear enough. I am feeding the puppy Royal Canin (uppy 32) and he was taking antibiotics for chery eye symptom (falcon)
Thank you

Answer
Hi - BEST wishes on your new baby.  I wonder if he has a little virus or Kennel Cough?  You may want to have the vet check him.
Not normal for him to be having the mucous gag thru the day.
Also, have the vet check his palate.... I am sure they already did because they told you he had cherry eye.
I would love to help with some vitamins and supplements.  Let me know if you are in the USA or Other?
I can recommend a better food, too.

Marie Peppers LPN MA