WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – French bulldogs, called Frenchies, are cute, but be careful as they are prone to spinal problems.
And at WPTV’s latest Let’s Hear It event at the Palm Beach Zoo, we met Aimee Galarza, who provides therapy and resources to owners of this dog breed.
Aimee is the founder of A&E IVDD French Bulldog Rescue. IVDD stands for intervertebral disc disease.
Aimee said spinal or intervertebral disc disease is common in French bulldogs. They are more susceptible to it because of their short legs and long bodies. The spinal condition can cause difficulty walking or even paralysis.
“Not only do we rescue, we also offer services for families who want to keep their dogs and learn proper daily care with their new lifestyle, whether it concerns the hind legs or the front legs,” Galarza said. “I always recommend seeing your neurologist first. Then, once you’ve come up with a plan with your neurologist, I can always take into account what works for us and share everything we do every day to rehabilitate these dogs.”
Aimee said she rehomes the majority of the dogs because of the cost and care of the dogs. Her goal is to help people keep their pets instead of giving up the dog.
More information about A&E IVDD French Bulldog Rescue can be found at click here or send an email to Frenchieivddrescue@gmail.com.