French Bulldog TipsDo you love your French Bulldog and want the very best for your Frenchie at a minimal cost? We've got some tips designed to save you money and time and keep your French Bulldog in optimal health. Not everything can or should be treated at home; some conditions demand immediate veterinary care. This part of the site is dedicated to help you with those simple issues you can administer yourself. We've even got other stuff here that may surprise you! Arthritis is not common in French Bulldogs, although, older Frenchies may develop arthritis. Losing excessive weight will ease the strain on inflicted joints. A 20 minute walk several times a day can reduce the progression of arthritis. Make sure your Frenchie is provided with soft bedding to reduce discomfort. Moist heat applied for 20 minutes twice daily can be comforting. Keep French Bulldogs with asthma at a healthy weight; overweight French Bulldogs have a harder time breathing. Use a humidifier; dry air irritates the airway. If you smoke, stop! Keep your Frenchie indoors as much as possible during pollen season. Bad breath is a sign of plaque. Prevent this by brushing Frenchie's teeth and feeding them raw carrots. Don't feed Frenchies canned food or table scraps. Give your French Bulldog a rope to play with. Your vet can also clean your French Bulldog's teeth. This simple recipe will aid in your Frenchie's oral hygiene. Activated charcoal can be purchased in most health food stores. Some French Bulldogs travel best on an empty stomach; pick up your Frenchie's food 6-8 hours before travel. Others prefer to have a small amount of food in their stomachs. See what works best for your Frenchie. Allow your French Bulldog to sit in the front seat so they can look out the windows. Cracking the windows allows fresh air to flow inside the vehicle. Walking your French Bulldog is a good form of exercise and it helps move gas out of the system. Don't feed your Frenchie table scraps and make sure they aren't getting into the trash. Check the soy content of your French Bulldog's food; high soy content causes gas. Many yogurts contain digestion-friendly bacteria that can help decrease flatulence in your French Bulldog. Raise their food dish to eliminate your frenchies air intake while eating. Not only are preventatives like Advantage® , Frontline® , Revolution®, or K9 Advantix® the best way to treat and prevent fleas, incorporating brewer's yeast and garlic into your French Bulldog's meals is a proven deterrent to these notorious vermin. Flea collars, powders, and dips are a waste of money; they are only temporary solutions to a reoccurring problem. Depending where you live in the country, this can be a real problem. This is best effectively treated following these simple steps. If your French Bulldog's eyes are watering, flush them to remove the irritant. First shampoo your frenchie with a mixture of 1 quart 3% Hydrogen Peroxide, 1/4 cup baking soda, and 1 tablespoon of liquid dish soap followed with a washing of regular pet shampoo. The common human remedy of cranberry, orange, and other citrus juices also work for French Bulldogs in boosting the acidity of the urine and decreasing the amount of bacteria. A chewable vitamin C tablet daily will prevent further infection..
Feel free to come back and visit this French Bulldog "tips" page from time to time as we'll have new periodic updates for you to help with your Frenchie. We encourage you to participate and share any of your proven tips with us and other French Bulldog lovers, too! Do you have any recipes? We'd love to receive yours and we'll share them here. |
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