Bulbous area under jaw *Update*

[LaureFurlonger]

Hey guys,

Does this area under my frenchies jaw area look normal for the breed or unusual? It’s soft and somewhat squishy when I touch it. My vet seems to think he has a large tongue with could be causing the lump there but he doesnt have a difficult time closing his mouth or keeping his tongue inside. He has a specialist appointment in May for early BOAS signs and it’s somthing I’m going to bring up there as well but just wanted some insight. I’ve also asked his breeder and she doesn’t seem to think it looks unusual to her.
Thanks!

 

[2bullymama]

Sorry for delay… not normal, happened to my guy once, it was a swollen saliva gland. I would have it checked along with bloodwork… any other swelling ?

 

[LaureFurlonger]

Sorry for delay… not normal, happened to my guy once, it was a swollen saliva gland. I would have it checked along with bloodwork… any other swelling ?

See that was my feelings on it too, my vet doesn’t think it’s a swollen salivary gland but I’m not convinced . I have my specialist appointment on May 20th so I hope to get more insight . No swelling anywhere else thank goodness .

 

[2bullymama]

See that was my feelings on it too, my vet doesn’t think it’s a swollen salivary gland but I’m not convinced . I have my specialist appointment on May 20th so I hope to get more insight . No swelling anywhere else thank goodness .

Might need a new vet… definitely need a second opinion. If it is the salivary gland, I think they let it heal on its own, can’t fully remember. But I’d still get a second opinion

 

[LaureFurlonger]

Might need a new vet… definitely need a second opinion. If it is the salivary gland, I think they let it heal on its own, can’t fully remember. But I’d still get a second opinion

Ya moved up my specialist appointment to Monday so hopefully they can give me some insight into what it could be, along with the BOAS assessment . Fingers crossed!

 

[2bullymama]

Ya moved up my specialist appointment to Monday so hopefully they can give me some insight into what it could be, along with the BOAS assessment . Fingers crossed!

Keep us posted… good luck

 

[LaureFurlonger]

Keep us posted… good luck

Thanks I will!!!

 

[jinna cameroun]

It’s hard to tell without seeing him in person, but a soft/squishy fullness under the jaw can be normal in some Frenchies — especially if they have a thicker neck, loose skin, prominent salivary tissue, or a larger tongue/oral anatomy. Since your vet didn’t find an obvious issue and he’s able to comfortably close his mouth and keep his tongue in, that’s reassuring.


That said, it’s definitely worth bringing up at the specialist appointment, especially since he’s already being evaluated for early signs of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome. A specialist can better assess whether the fullness is simply breed anatomy or related to airway/oral structure.


Things that would make it more concerning would be:

• rapid change in size
• firmness rather than soft tissue
• pain when touched
• trouble swallowing/breathing
• drooling, gagging, or tongue protrusion
• asymmetry

Otherwise, if it’s been stable and both your vet and breeder aren’t alarmed, it may just be part of his individual structure.


I’ll definitely be asking the BOAS specialist about it in May and adding any updates to my BOAS guide as well for anyone interested: french bulldog breathing problems

 

[LaureFurlonger]

Hey all,

So we had our appointment with the surgeon today and from what he can tell on exam he does feel the bulbous area under Louie’s chin could just be his tongue being thick for hisnstructure . That being said, after his evaluation he does feel he would greatly benefit from the BOAS surgery so he will be going in next Thursday to have his nares and soft palate corrected . I’ll keep you all posted!

 

[2bullymama]

Hey all,

So we had our appointment with the surgeon today and from what he can tell on exam he does feel the bulbous area under Louie’s chin could just be his tongue being thick for hisnstructure . That being said, after his evaluation he does feel he would greatly benefit from the BOAS surgery so he will be going in next Thursday to have his nares and soft palate corrected . I’ll keep you all posted!

Interesting! Learn something new every day…. Prayers for a successful procedure and quick recovery.

For the record, I’ve been through this procedure three times and the worst part is sending them in, then once they get home it’s keeping them calm. They are so resilient. They bounce back very quickly.