Showing posts with label dog breeds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dog breeds. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Feeding Your Bulldog



Your dogs diet is very important and contributes to your Bulldogs health in many ways. Many people have made the mistake of just buying the most expensive food thinking that it must be the best one. Well, this couldn't be anymore wrong. Every dog is different so you want to make sure they are getting exactly what they need as well as the right amount.

Maybe your Bulldog has allergies or is sensitive to certain ingredients so you have to be very careful as to which one you purchase. It is trial and error until you find the one that your dog really likes and responds well to. Learn about the ingredients and reading the labels on the dog food. This can help you out tremendously in your decision making. Many times, dog owners have a dog with special needs and take the route of making it themselves. At least this way you know exactly what is going into their body. Raw food diets have become more popular and have proven to be quite beneficial for Bulldogs and other breeds alike.

Set up a time in the morning and in the evening to feed your bulldog. This makes for some consistency and also, if you don't have a dog door for them to come in and out as they please, this will regulate a schedule for them going to the bathroom which is helpful for the both of you. Make sure you are feeding them just the right amount, not too little and not too much. Free feeding is bad and can lead to dog obesity and not enough food can lead to malnutrition and other health issues. Read the bag, do some research or talk to your vet.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Breathing Problems



There are a few different airway obstruction conditions that may or may not be a problem for your bulldog. A small windpipe, nostrils that are too small or a elongated soft palate which can swell and block the wind pipe. These things are able to be fixed with surgery.

When dogs get hot they pant to release the heat from their body. Since Bulldogs have such a short nose, it's much harder for them to keep themselves from overheating. These dogs tend to get a little too excited which can also cause some breathing issues. If there is excessive barking or panting, their throats can swell causing respiratory issues.

Too much exercise or strenuous activities can cause your bulldog to overheat so you don't want to push it. You will get to know their comfort level the more time you spend with him or her.