Care tip - Prevent Bloat

Prevent Bloat

An Bulldog has a very deep chest which makes it susceptible to Gastric Dilation-Volvulus (GDV) or, more commonly, Bloat. When this happens, the stomach fills up with air and then twists, causing blood supply to be pinched off. Do all that you can to prevent this from happening by feeding at least two small meals a day rather than one large meal. Ensure that your Bulldog eats slowly, rather than gulping down his food. Allow ample time to rest after eating before provoking activity.

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Care tip - Keep your Bulldog Cool

Keep your Bulldog Cool

Since dogs don’t sweat, they pant to cool themselves off. Since Bulldogs have a very short nose, they cannot cool themselves as other dogs do. Because of this, they are very prone to overheating. Make sure that your Bulldog is not left outside or in a car anytime when the temperature reaches past 80 degrees. Provide access to air conditioning and/or shade at all times during the summer months. If taking your dog on a walk, be sure to do so in the early morning or during the evenings to avoid the strong sun.

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Care tip - Keep the Tail Dry

Keep the Tail Dry

Care for an Bulldog’s tail much as you would wrinkles. Because the tail is so often tightly-wound, the skin beneath the tail is prone to wetness and irritation. Use a baby wipe to keep the area clean and dry, and apply a medicated powder if necessary.

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Care tip - Keep Skin Folds Clean

Keep Skin Folds Clean

Care for an Bulldog’s wrinkles daily. Use a baby wipe or a damp cloth to clean in-between the wrinkles; make sure to use a cotton ball to dry the area when finished. If you notice any redness among the wrinkles, apply a thin layer of medicated powder twice daily to help clear the irritation.

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Owner guide - Breeding Bulldog can be very difficult

Breeding Bulldog can be very difficult due to their weight and the female's inability to hold up the male's weight, it is rare that they breed by themselves. if you're thinking of getting a breeding pair and doing some breeding, this can be very expensive because there are stud fees, veterinary bills, etc., to think about. most of the time Bulldogs must be bred by artificial insemination and this can cost a lot of money.

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Owner guide - Groom your Bulldog

Although Bulldogs are short haired dogs, they do require brushing often because they do shed. they really need to be brushed about every other day at least. You will also need to keep their nails trimmed and the folds in their skin clean.

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Owner guide - Keeping Bulldog indoors will require house breaking them

Keeping Bulldog indoors will require house breaking them. this means you will have to put quite a bit of time into not only teaching them to go outside to use the bathroom but you will need to teach them proper in house etiquette as well, such as staying off the furniture, no chewing furniture, clothes, wires, etc. this takes a lot of patience and time but if you stick with it, the end result is definitely worth it.

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Owner guide - Bulldogs will need to be kept up to date on their shots

Bulldogs will need to be kept up to date on their shots and if you're keeping them inside as recommended, they will need to have flea medicines such as front line flea and tick, applied regularly.

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Owner guide - Bulldogs are a low activity breed but they need exercise

Bulldogs are a low activity breed. they love to sleep but they also need exercise, so they will need to be taken for short walks and played with regularly but nothing really strenuous.

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Owner guide - Feed your Bulldog

Feed your Bulldog a high protein diet with a high performance dog food. do not feed them bones or such foods that they can get choked on and keep table scraps of any kind to a minimum.

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Owner guide - Bulldogs do not get along well in extreme heat or cold

Bulldogs do not get along well in extreme heat or cold. they are heavy dogs for their frame and are prone to heart attacks and heat strokes if they get over heated and they can over heat easily in hot weather, so it is recommended that you keep them indoors in moderate temperatures.

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