Eyes
Corneal Ulcers
Corneal Ulcers or Ulcerative Keratitis can be classified as deep or superficial. Corneal ulcers can be caused by injury to the cornea, whether from rubbing their eyes with their paws, accidentally getting soap into their eyes during bath time, or from underlying conditions such as dry eye. Either way, deeper ulcers, if left untreated, can lead to infection, blindness, and can risk fluid within the eye to leak out and further rupture. If your French Bulldog presents persistently rubbing at their eye, starts blinking and squinting, has discharge from the eyes, or if their eyes are swollen shut - it is recommended to see your nearest vet.
Cherry Eye
Cherry eye is caused by the prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid. At times, massaging this red lump will return it back into its normal position. However, this prolapse is likely to reoccur and is best to seek your nearest vet to obtain treatment options for your French Bulldog. Surgical correction is often needed if your French Bulldog does not respond to medical treatments.
Entropion
Entropion is when either the upper or lower eyelid will roll inward and the French Bulldog's eyelashes will constantly rub the cornea, which creates irritation and ulcers secondary to trauma. Your French Bulldog will likely experience discomfort, pawing at the eye, eye discharge, squinting, or the eye might appear swollen and inflamed - it is recommended to see your nearest vet to assess this irritation.
Dry Eye
Dry eye is when the French Bulldog's tears are not properly being produced or are of poor quality. This is often a congenital or immune mediated cause. Your French Bulldog will present with thicker yellow or green discharge from their eyes with potential cloudiness. This discomfort is usually treated with eye drops or ointment, often for life.