Features of the care of the French Bulldog

French Bulldog - one of the most companionable dogs, which is intended for keeping in the apartment. These are friendly creatures that get along well with people and other pets, it is not difficult to care for them, but it is important to strictly follow some maintenance rules in order to maintain the health and longevity of the pet.

Before you bring a puppy into the house, you need to equip a place for him. It is important to isolate all items that are dangerous to the new family member. Ideally, the dog should be kept in a spacious, bright room, where all small objects, such as wires, are cleaned as high as possible. You should also put bottles with household chemicals and detergents away. - A curious puppy will certainly be interested in the contents of the bottles. The trash can should be in a closed box so that the animal does not eat anything harmful from there.

To make the baby feel comfortable, you need to purchase a special couch for him. Place the “bed” for the bulldog as far as possible from radiators and other heating appliances, as well as from drafts.

When the puppy grows up, you can even buy a sofa or a separate house for him. At the same time, the size of the house should allow the pet to stretch to its full height during rest. In order for the bed to be safe for dog teeth, you need to buy a product made of durable material. During operation, do not move the couch from place to place, this will cause psychological discomfort to the dog.

When choosing bowls for food and water, try to give preference to stainless steel specimens with a special stand. While the puppy is small, it is more convenient for him to eat from a small bowl, for an adult, the dishes will need to be changed to a larger one.

At least up to 2 months, that is, before the vaccination period, the puppy should always be at homeand therefore you need to provide a place for a toilet. Absorbent diapers or a tray are suitable for these purposes. It is more convenient to first teach the baby to attend a diaper, and only then begin to accustom to the tray. When all vaccinations are done, it will be possible to take the pet out, but do not rush to part with the tray. Let him stay just in case. Firstly, the puppy does not learn to use the toilet on the street from the first days, and secondly, the pot may be needed if the dog suddenly becomes ill and cannot be taken outside.

Particular attention should be paid to toys. This equipment will be required during the change of teeth. Toys can distract a pet while its owner is not at home.

French bulldogs You can feed as dry ready-made food, and natural food.

1. In the first case, the owner should choose only premium products and super-premium categories. These animals are prone to rapid weight gain, which significantly undermines their health, and therefore you need to carefully monitor a portion of dry food. The daily dose in accordance with the weight of the dog, the feed manufacturers indicate on the package, but it is more reliable to contact a veterinarian to calculate the daily dose for a particular dog in more detail, taking into account its weight, age and health.
2. If the owner made a choice in favor of natural food, then the issue of nutrition should be given even more attention. 70% of the total diet should be meat - low-fat veal, lamb, rabbit. Feeding offal is suitable, for example, liver, kidneys, heart. Well, the “French” also assimilates fish, it must be cooked and cleaned of bones before serving. Fish can be given no more than a couple of times a week.

The remaining 30% of the diet is vegetables and cereals. Buckwheat, oatmeal, rice, barley are suitable from cereals; from vegetables it is recommended to give any products except potatoes. You can offer your pet fruit, if he himself does not refuse them. It is better not to give milk to the animal, and you can treat it with cottage cheese, kefir or sour cream as a treat, but it is better not to mix these products with meat products.

Up to 2 months of age, it is customary to feed the puppy about six times a day, then you can switch to five meals a day. From three months of age to six months, a pet can be fed 4 times a day, then up to a year - three times a day. Since the year a dog has enough two meals a day. If the owner intends to transfer the pet from natural food to ready-made food or vice versa, then this should be done gradually so that the dog does not have digestive problems. The transition continues for two weeks.

The peculiarities of the complexion and problems with thermoregulation and breathing do not allow the dogs of this breed to lead a mobile lifestyle, therefore, walking should be carried out at a calm pace, no speed runs. “Frenchman” is enough to walk twice a day and always on a leash.

So that in puppyhood the baby would splash out the right amount of energy, need to give him the opportunity to actively run and jump for 15-20 minutes in one walk, then 5-7 minutes of outdoor exercises will be enough for the dog.

Bulldog Care It is not particularly difficult and includes the most common procedures.

1. The French Bulldog is a short-haired breed, and therefore grooming is quite simple. It is enough to comb the dog with a special mitt or a soft brush a couple of times a week, during the molting period it is worth increasing the number of procedures up to 3-4 times a week.
2. The bulldog does not need frequent bathing, you can wash it about four times a year, so as not to dry the delicate skin. At the same time, it is impossible to bathe a “Frenchman” for up to a year; processing of folds and wool with a damp cloth is enough. To maintain hygiene, the use of dry shampoo is allowed, but not more than once a month. So that after walking the dog does not stain the floors, you should wipe its paws and stomach with a damp towel.
3. Due to the specific type of skin, diaper rash often occurs in the folds of bulldogs, especially such areas bother the dog in the area of ​​the muzzle and tail, so these places should be wiped more often, and also treated with a moisturizer.
4. It is important to monitor the condition of the eyes and ears. Eyes should be wiped with a damp cloth daily, and treated with a solution of strong tea a couple of times a week. Representatives of this breed have common ear diseases, therefore, having noticed an unpleasant odor or discharge, it is important to consult a veterinarian. At home, ears should be kept clean with a wet swab twice a month.
5. Once a week, the animal needs brushing. To do this, you need to buy a brush with medium hard bristles and a special paste in a zoo pharmacy. Every day, you can give the dog special cookies to remove plaque from the teeth. If tartar is found, the pet should be taken to the veterinarian. Sometimes puppies' milk teeth interfere with the development of molars - this situation also requires assessment and consultation of a specialist.
6. During the walk, the dog independently grinds the claws, but sometimes they need to be cut. The procedure can be performed at home with the help of a special claw cutter. During cutting, it is important to remove only the tip of the claw. If you touch the blood vessels, the dog will bleed, which can be stopped with dry potassium permanganate or a veterinary pencil.

Worm treatment and annual vaccination are the main conditions for maintaining the health of the dog. The puppy is vaccinated when he reaches two months of age. Before this, it must be treated from worms. Vaccination protects the dog from plague, enteritis and hepatitis, parainfluenza and adenovirus. Revaccination is carried out after three weeks. After a change of teeth, a single vaccination is made from these ailments. Further, it is enough to vaccinate the pet once a year.

French bulldogs are characterized by such diseaseslike food allergies, conjunctivitis, third-century prolapse, otitis externa, discopathy, diabetes. Noticing that the dog has lost his appetite, she sleeps for a long time, does not respond to her nickname, is not ready to play, you must immediately bring the animal to the veterinarian. These may be signs of infection, virus, poisoning, or any other disease.

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