what should i feed my english bulldog? he is having skin problems?
liger918@sbcglobal.net asked:
i have a male english bulldog. he is about a year and half old. his has a spot around his butt that he scratches all the time and rubs it on everything to scratch it. anyways he is losing hair in that spot and kinda around it. he has started shedding alot, and started losing weight a little. his hair is also really dry, he hasnt had any change in his diet. i am planning on taking him to the vet, i just wanted to learn whatever i could about it.
i have a male english bulldog. he is about a year and half old. his has a spot around his butt that he scratches all the time and rubs it on everything to scratch it. anyways he is losing hair in that spot and kinda around it. he has started shedding alot, and started losing weight a little. his hair is also really dry, he hasnt had any change in his diet. i am planning on taking him to the vet, i just wanted to learn whatever i could about it.
Try a diet free of corn, soy, wheat, gluten, with a named meat as the first ingredient. Avoid anything that contains by-products. Corn and other such fillers are common allergens in dogs and cats. Brands like Wellness, Solid Gold and Blue Buffalo are all excellent diets that your Bullie should respond to.
Wellness actually has an excellent line of allergy foods. Have a look:
Best of luck.
That could be a whole range of skin problems.
What I would suggest is changing his diet asap. I had problems with my poodle until I changed her diet. Now. she is happy and healthy.
K9CUISINE.com has a lot of healthy food options. Check out the ingredients. If your dog has allergies, which is very common), chicken and whole wheat can be a cause of those allergies. I feed my dogs Evangers Pheasant & Brown Rice, along with some canned Evangers Duck.
Good luck, I hope your dog gets better soon!
What are you feeding him now? What do the ingredients say?
Many dogs develop allergies or poor reactions to grains… so if wheat, corn or soy is a predominant ingredient in your dogs food, that’s a likely culprit.
Weight loss and poor coat can also be a symptom of any number of health problems, thyroid disfunction as one of them. Bloodwork will determine this.
you can apply topic stuff directly to that “hot spot” to help heal it. Coal tar shampoo sometimes eases dry dog skin.
My Pit mix had really bad/dry skin and nothing I tried helped until I switched his dog food.
I took him off of Dog Chow and give him Nutro brand chicken and rice “for sensitive stomachs” within a month his skin was cleared up- no probs for the last 2 years. I’d start by finding the cheapest “chicken and rice” dog food, and see what a bags worth does for him.
Probably a food allergy.
I have to agree with Ruby, but it might not be just the food, although it’s a start. This could be anything from fleas, ringworm, mange, a hot spot, contact dermatitis, thyroid problems, etc. Instead of guessing, just wait and see what the Vet has to say. Skin and coat problems are very common in Bulldogs.
I would have offered allergies & hot spots, as a safe guess, but the losing weight part has me baffled. Is he eating and still losing weight? any change in his stools? Thank goodness you are taking him to the vet. Always better to be safe than sorry! Good Luck.
a food with no corn , fillers , sugar { corn syrup } , by-products , or any combination of these.
try a better quality food like solid gold , blue buffalo , natural balance , taste of the wild , or wellness core. my top 3 solid gold , wellness core , and taste of the wild.
Your Bulldog Might be allergic to grains or something, i would take him to the vet and have him looked at.
English bulldogs need to have their Wrinkles cleaned they can hide a host of dirt and allergens that can irritate your bulldog’s skin and cause infections. Proper care of your bulldog’s coat and skin will ensure that he stays healthy.
Do you clean he wrinkles daily?
Cleaning a Bulldog:::
1—Bathe your English bulldog at least once a week or once every 2 weeks
using a hypo-allergenic, soap-free cleanser. Pay special attention to your bulldog’s skin folds and wrinkles. Rub your soapy fingers into the wrinkles, making sure to avoid the dog’s eyes. Rinse your dog thoroughly to make sure that all soap and dirt are washed out from his wrinkles. Dry your dog all over with a towel when the bath is finished. Pay extra attention to make sure the skin fold are dry, as trapped moisture can become a breeding ground for bacteria.
2–Brush your English Bulldog at least every day to dispose of excess hair. This will loosen hair that is trapped in his wrinkles and help prevent more from getting caught. Your bulldog will really enjoy the process of being brushed and this will help keep his coat smooth and shiny.
3–Clean your bulldog’s wrinkles and skin folds with a cleansing wipe designed for dogs. These can be purchased at any pet store. Make sure the brand that you buy is soap-free and safe around eyes so you can use them on your bully’s face. These should work great on eliminating tear stains as well. Holding the cloth, gently rub it in and out of your bulldog’s wrinkles until they are clean. If you have a young energetic dog, you might want to wait until he is tired before you clean his wrinkles. A mischievous dog may see this as a game and try to eat the wipe, so teach him from an early age to sit and stay while you clean him.
4–Dry your bully’s wrinkles after you clean them. Again, this will help prevent bacteria from getting trapped. You can dry the wrinkles with a soft tissue by rubbing it in and out of the wrinkles the same way you did with the cloth. You may choose to rub a small amount of baby powder or corn starch into your dog’s wrinkles to dry out any excess moisture. Consult with your vet or groomer before doing this.
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*What are you feeding him now?
Food diet::
Make sure there is no Soybeans or soybean oils in his dog food you are feeding now, these are VERY difficult for english bulldogs to digest. You need to feed a High Quality dog food that does not contain all the nasty Ingredients such as corn, by-products, fillers, and no food coloring. Here are some dog foods i recommend:::
–Blue Wilderness — You can buy this at Petco. 6 star food.
–Solid Gold Barking at the Moon –Buy at petco. 6 star food
–Taste of the Wild Wetlands Canine Formula Its grain-free
4–Dry your bully’s wrinkles after you clean them. Again, this will help prevent bacteria from getting trapped. You can dry the wrinkles with a soft tissue by rubbing it in and out of the wrinkles the same way you did with the cloth. You may choose to rub a small amount of baby powder or corn starch into your dog’s wrinkles to dry out any excess moisture. Consult with your vet or groomer before doing this.
**GREAT ADVICE! But I’d like to add that if you use baby powder make sure it is unscented and corn starch based, not talc. Talc is bad for human lungs as well as pets. I don’t even know why it is still available as a BABY powder.
Our Bully was vomiting frequently (eating too fast) and had dry flaky patches where it form a thick yellow crust and the hair would come out with the crust. I forget what our vet called it, hyperkeratosis I think. Basically the skin would grow faster than it could shed in that spot. So we switched his food to Nutro Natural choice Sensitive stomach formula. This helped his vomiting and his coat greatly. We also started giving him Healthy Naturals of Vermont Skin + Coat supplements. Just following the directions on the bottle for dosing. His skin is beautiful, his fur is very soft, almost as soft as when he was a pup! Good luck, always consult your vet when in doubt!