Januari 24, 2017
english bulldogs are well known for theirstocky builds, thick jowls, wrinkly skin, and "pushed in" faces. they are handsome andfun dogs that are great to have as a pet. english bulldog puppies require basic puppycare, however, because of some of their unique attributes, they also require a bit of specialcare. just make sure to understand your puppy's special needs and it will be a loyal companionfor years to come. part 1feeding your puppy change food brands gradually..buy a small supply of the food your dog has been fed before you brought it home. thatway, your puppy's system won't go into shock due to a totally new food. if you want tochange brands, do so slowly. mix 1/2 and 1/2
for a week, then 1/4 and 3/4 for a week, thenfull change over. feed your puppy on a regular schedule..you should feed it three times a day on a regular schedule for the first four monthsafter arrival. at 6 months you can start to cut back to 2 times a day and at 12 monthsyou can cut it back further, to once a day. feed your english bulldog puppy a high-qualityand well-balanced diet.. usually readily available commercial foodis fine for your puppy. examine the first five ingredients on the dog food label; thefirst one or two ingredients should be meat (not meat by products which are fine but theyshould be further down the list) followed by vegetables, and then grains.
once in a while a english bulldog will havesigns of food intolerance (diarrhea, vomiting or skin problems) to one or more of the ingredientsin a food. if your puppy or dog shows these signs, you will need to work with your veterinarianto determine the cause and then follow a strict lifelong diet to minimize symptoms.avoid feeding your dog people food, especially foods that are dangerous to its system..keep in mind that there are certain human foods that can make a dog sick or outrightkill it. foods that at toxic to dogs include (but are not limited to): avocadosalcohol chocolategrapes and raisins
chives, onions and garlicnuts yeast doughsanything made with the sweetener xylitol especially found in sugar free gumswatch your dog's weight.. english bulldogs can put on weight easily,so you need to watch that your puppy doesn't get overweight. if your puppy is putting ontoo much weight, consult with your veterinarian about the best, and safest, way to keep yourdog's weight in balance. remember treats add calories to the diet sothey should be fed in tiny amounts and sparingly. reserve these for when your puppy is training.monitor your bulldog's body condition score (bcs) to determine if it is overweight (orunderweight) on a monthly basis. a normal
weight dog will have a "tucked" abdomen (whenviewed from the side) and its ribs will be easily felt but not seen. a fat dog will losethe abdomen tuck, as fat accumulates here and on the ribs cage. an underweight dog willhave a more extreme abdomen tuck and its ribs will both be easily felt and easily seen.provide clean fresh water at all times.. this is especially important in hot or humidweather but should be provided all of the time. also remember to wash out food and waterbowls with soap and water a couple times a week, as bulldogs can be quite slobbery.part 2 caring for the health of your puppywatch for teething when the puppy arrives home..please be sure to provide many chew toys to
help with this transitional period. cow hoovescan be found at many pet stores and are recommended. stay away from pig ears and cheap rawhide,and "greenies," as these can cause severe diarrhea, bloat, and are a choking hazard.monitor your puppy's health.. for instance, keep an eye out for diarrheaif you change your pup's food. if your bulldog develops diarrhea then stop all food for 12hours. if it persists for more than 24 hours, contact your veterinarian immediately to preventdehydration. puppies can dehydrate very rapidly so you need to take it seriously when diarrheaoccurs. get your puppy preventative treatment forlocal pests.. dogs can pick up some unwanted guests: ticks,fleas, mites, lice, and intestinal worms.
your dog can be the perfect host for thesepests if regular treatment for these nasty pests is not given. your veterinarian is thebest source of knowledge for the local bugs that bug the local dog population and howto prevent these pests. heartworm is a widespread disease presentspread by mosquitoes throughout most of the united states. a yearly blood test is takento make sure the dog isn't infected with this nasty parasite, then a monthly tablet or ashot which lasts for up to 6 months is used to kill any organisms present in the bloodstream. there is a treatment for heartworm, but it is expensive and takes a toll physicallyon the dog and can take months to combat. another vaccination to consider, especiallyif you live in an endemic area, is the lyme's
disease vaccination. this is especially importantfor dogs that spend a lot of time outside, that live on farms, or that hunt, as theyare at increased risk of contracting this tick borne disease. in addition to joint pain,swelling, and fevers, dogs can also get a generally fatal kidney disease as the consequenceof contracting lyme's disease. take your puppy for regular veterinary checkups..puppies will generally have a first veterinary visit at the age of six weeks by the personwho has the mother dog. the veterinarian will examine the puppies to make sure there areno hernias, heart, lung, or eye or ear problems in any of the pups. generally they will bede-wormed at this time and be given their first puppy shot (the distemper" vaccine).at 9 weeks, and then again at 12 weeks, the
de-wormer and distemper vaccines will be repeated.then these can be given once a year or on a schedule determined by you and your veterinarian. at the twelve weeks visit the rabies vaccinationwill be given-although this may vary depending on local laws. this vaccination is requiredby many communities. there can sometimes be severe penalties if your dog is not rabiesvaccinated especially if the dog bites a person or another pet.as your dog ages, more frequent examinations will need to be given. twice yearly examinationwill catch medical issues before they become big problems. older dogs frequently sufferfrom arthritis and heart disease just like elderly humans. there are effective and safetreatments which can help your older dog live
a reasonably pain free and pleasant goldenyears. desex your puppy at an appropriate age..it is important to spay (females) or neuter (male) your puppy. in addition to varioushealth benefits for the dog (decreased chances of certain tumors and infections) there isa big societal benefit in the decreased number of unwanted dogs. microchipping is also encouragedin case your dog ever becomes lost. examine english bulldog's ears once a week..the inner ear part of the ear is normally white or darker colored, usually correspondingto the color of the dog's coat, so look for discoloring. the puppy's ears should alsonot smell nor have any discharge in the ear or on the flap. the ear should be free ofdebris, dirt, or parasites, like ticks or
mites. any of the following are abnormal: scratching or pawing the ear.shaking the head excessively. waxy, fluid or brown discharge from the ear.clean your puppy's ears regularly.. you can clean the ears using a product specificallymade to clean dog's ears, hydrogen peroxide (squeeze out extra fluid), or with a solutionof half white vinegar and half rubbing alcohol. saturate a cotton ball with the fluid andgently wipe it in the dog's ear. if in doubt, or if you suspect an ear infection, have yourveterinarian look in the ear using an otoscope to examine the ear drum. never stick a q-tip or similar type of productinto the ear canal. a dog's ear canal takes
a sharp turn when it meets the head. you willnot be able to see the entire ear canal and should not try to put anything down in there.brush your english bulldog puppy's teeth daily.. by brushing daily (or at least 2-3 times aweek), you will remove the bacteria and plaque that build up each day on the teeth. it alsogives you a great opportunity to examine your dog's mouth for loose or damaged teeth, sores,growths, or any unusual things, and bring them to your veterinarian's attention at anearly stage before they become big problems. never use a human toothpaste on a dog; onlyuse dental toothpaste made for dogs. the fluoride in human toothpaste is poisonous to dogs andcan cause serious health problems. place a little puppy toothpaste on your fingertip and let your puppy lick it off. the next
day put it on your finger and rub it alongthe outer gums. then try to put a little on a dog toothbrush, let the puppy lick it thenrun the tooth brush along the outer edges of the teeth and gums. only the outer part(against the cheeks) need to be brushed. it should only take about 30 seconds to brushthe puppy's teeth. even with regular tooth brushing, dogs mayneed dental cleanings once in a while. plaque and bacteria can build up under the gum linecausing problems there or in the roots of the teeth. just like with their human owner's,regular mouth examinations by their doggy dentist should be done once a year.part 3 grooming your puppyclean your puppy regularly..
because of the english bulldog's skin folds,especially those on the face and around the lips, will need to be carefully examined eachday for signs of infection. normal yeast found on the body will thrive and flourish in thesedark, warm, and moist crevices. these should be gently washed and thoroughly dried at leastevery other day, more often in those dogs prone to infections.brush your puppy regularly.. the english bulldog's short hair coat willshed so a thorough brushing once a week with a soft bristled brush is recommended. whileyou're grooming, keep an eye open for any fleas, ticks, or mites, along with any lumps,bumps, or cysts on the skin. these, along with any scabs, redness, or itchy skin, shouldbe brought to your veterinarian's attention.
inspect your puppy's feet regularly..brushing time is a good time to look at the nails and paws. the nails might need to beclipped. if you haven't performed this before ask you veterinarian technician to demonstrate.the procedure needs to be done correctly so you don't trim the "quick," or the part ofthe nail where the blood vessels and nerves are. once a dog has been "quicked," or the quickhas been cut, it will be hard to trim your puppy's nails, due to fear of pain and bleeding.part 4 training your puppygive your new puppy direct instruction.. puppies will naturally follow a pack leaderand you need to be that leader. as its leader,
you need to be teach the puppy how to behaveand fit into their new environment. they are not baby geniuses, nor are they mind readers.they need patience and repetition with much positive reinforcement. if you cannot handlea problem that you are encountering, contact a local professional canine behavior specialist.train your puppy to follow your commands.. you will want to teach the puppy to sit, stay,and come on command. in addition, it is also important to begin house training your puppyearly on. all of this training is most successful when you use positive reinforcement with yourpuppy. instead of punishing your puppy when it doesn't do the right thing, you need tomake it a pleasurable experience when it does the right thing. give your dog a treat (eithera snack or praise and love) when it follows
your directions and it will make the puppywant to do what you say! teaching your puppy to heel while walkingon a leash is also important. not only is it a good way for your puppy to learn direction,it also gives them exercise and socialization out in the world. just be sure not to walkyour puppy too much. little puppies get pooped out really easily, so don't walk them intothe ground. begin socializing your puppy early..socialization is very important to make sure your puppy gets along well with other dogs,other animals, and humans. younger puppies under the age of 14-16 weeks are most amenableto socialization, as after this age they become more wary of new situations, humans, and otheranimals.
get your puppy used to riding in the car andwalking around the neighborhood. you should also get it used to humans of all ages, sizes,colors and genders (safely and in a friendly way). also make sure to safely introduce himto friendly dogs and cats. a great way to introduce the puppy to peopleand dogs is at puppy socialization or obedience classes held at large pet stores, veterinaryclinics or through community courses. give your puppy lots of attention and love..you need to create a bond of love and trust between you and your new puppy. while it'simportant for the puppy to follow your commands, it's also important for the puppy to feelthat you love and care for it. spend quality time with your new puppy every day, makingsure that most of it is playing and cuddling,
and not all structured training.part 5 caring for the special needs of an englishbulldog puppy keep your english bulldog puppy in moderatetemperatures.. these puppies are temperature sensitive. theycan suffer from heat stroke very easily but are also sensitive to the cold. be sure to keep your puppy cool enough insummer months. any temperature of 90 degrees or above can be very dangerous. if you takeyour the puppy out during a hot day, be sure to wet it down and provide unlimited waterto drink. keep the puppy's time out to a minimum duringextreme heat.
bulldog puppies can get cold very easily.be sure to keep it in a warm environment during colder months to avoid catching a cold. duringwinter months, it may be necessary to keep the puppy warm by using a sweater or sweatshirtand doggie booties while outside. it should not be kept in temperatures of 60 degreesor less for extended periods of time. watch your puppy's coat for signs of allergies..as with other popular breeds, bulldogs are genetically predisposed to atopic dermatitis,which is a skin condition that results in irritation on the skin. research indicatesthat of the 30% of canines who do suffer from allergies, 85% suffer from allergy to pollens,mites & mold spores. consult with your veterinarian about solutions if your puppy's skin becomesred and irritated.
monitor your puppy's breathing..because of their short muzzle (nose), bulldogs are prone to respiratory and breathing difficulties.hot weather, humid weather, too much strenuous exercise, and any illness affecting the nose,throat, or lung will make it hard for your bulldog to get enough air into its body. bringyour puppy into an air conditioned room during hot or humid weather and only exercise itinside during extremes of weather. if your bulldog starts to pant it is timeto end the exercise and give it a breather. thank you for watching!
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