The Story of Animals

7 Most Popular Dog Breeds and Their Health Issues Beagle: Epilepsy Epilepsy, a brain disorder that causes seizures, seems to be more common in beagles than in other dog breeds. Epileptic dogs will usually have their first seizure between 6 months and 3 years old. Though epilepsy can't be cured, frequent seizures (more than once a month) can usually be managed with antiseizure medication. Bulldog: Respiratory Problems Like all dogs with those adorable smashed-in faces, bulldogs can suffer from breathing problems. Your bulldog's small nostrils, elongated soft palate, and narrow trachea are the reasons why he probably snores, and they can lead to a life-threatening emergency if he gets overheated or overtired. That's why it's important to keep bulldogs cool in the summer and never overdo it with exercise. Pug: Eye Problems With their squashed faces and bulgy eyes, pugs are at risk for eye problems. The most serious is an eye-popping out of its socket. This can happen if ...