Animal rescue

Why do English bulldogs die suddenly? Infection of the eyes and ears is the most frequent cause. Heart disease, parasites, gastric dilatation-volvulus, heartworms, food poisoning, brain and spinal disorders, and heart and blood vessel problems are some of the other causes.

Cooper, an American foxhound, suffers from “short spine syndrome,” a hereditary disorder that causes the vertebrae in his spine to merge and compress. He is one of only 30 dogs worldwide with the illness, according to studies.