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My French Bulldog keeps collapsing and turning blue. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Male | neutered | 9 years and 6 months old | 30 lbs

10 year old French bull dog suddenly tipped over passing out. Opened his mouth had blue tongue, checked for blocked airway but couldnt see or feel anything. Started stomach compressions and Brody vomited food and phlegm and started breathing, 10 minutes later completely normal. Did the exact same thing the next day.

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 28th, 2017

Oh my. Poor Brody : (. Because this was repetitive I suspect that your pet may have an underlying heart condition. Compressing his stomach may have inadvertently increased blood flow to the upper part of his body. It's hard to say for sure without examining him and listening to his heart for any murmurs or arrhythmias. Therefore I would recommend taking him in to your vet for a proper examination. He may be able to be managed with medication if he has an underlying heart condition. I hope Brody gets properly treated soon. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on

    This may have been a syncopal episode. It can be indicative of cardiac disease. An exam with your veterinarian is strongly recommended. Xrays can assess cardiac size, but an echocardiogram will be needed to assess cardiac architecture and function. A consult with a veterinary cardiologist may be indicated as well.

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