The Bulldog is not as frail as some people make it out to be, but it is actually some people who don't know enough about the Bulldog or simply don't have the experience. That's not to say that the breed is always problem-free, but at least it's no more troublesome than other breeds.

Feeding

The Bulldog is a very specific breed, and as such its diet is structured differently than other breeds. Throughout its life, and especially as an adult, a Bulldog's diet composition should not rely exclusively on dog food, but should be fed a combination of dog food and self-processed food to meet its day-to-day needs. This is usually supplemented with food containing meat, calcium, protein and other nutrients in addition to dog food. Mindful owners can try to make a hearty dinner for their cows every day, mainly made of some carbohydrates, meat, calcium, vegetables and other concoctions of mixed food, the dog babies must especially look forward to the arrival of dinner every day.

Care

｛Obesity

Many pit bull owners like to see their babies looking fat and think the fatter the better. In fact, Bulldogs are a breed that fears obesity, which can bring them a lot of trouble and even disease. For example, heart disease, heat stroke, slow movement, joint disease, and even reproductive disease. Therefore, pay attention to your baby bull's weight problem, don't overfeed them, and give them proper exercise so that your baby bull can grow up healthy and happy.

｛Heatstroke

In general, the most likely problem for dogs with short muzzles is heatstroke. Because of the short muzzle, airflow is poor and it is difficult for the dog to naturally dissipate body heat, which must be handled carefully to avoid aggravating the situation. It is a strange phenomenon that hot weather is not the only cause of heatstroke in Bulldogs, most of which always like to lie out in the sun whenever they get the chance.

Dogs have a variety of ways to give off heat, but mainly through breathing. Some heat can escape through less hairy areas, such as the belly. But instead of sweating all over the body, as people do, dogs only sweat outward from the fleshy pads on their feet, so they can only cool themselves by breathing.

Some pit bulls can tolerate hot weather with few, if any, adverse reactions, but when they go to the veterinarian, they can show signs of heat stroke even when the weather is mild. That said, a bad heart often causes this life-threatening symptom.

While it is normal for Bulldogs to pant heavily to give off heat, when they pant uncontrollably and emit a characteristic whining sound that we call a "growl," it is important to take immediate action. This often occurs when they are out walking and should be prevented at all times.

When traveling with your dog outside or away from home, the most important thing is to cool your dog down as soon as possible. The easiest way to do this is to run cool water over the Bulldog, especially on the head and neck, to cool the blood flowing to the head as quickly as possible to avoid brain damage. It should be noted that it can take quite some time to cool the dog completely.

Another option is to find a store that sells frozen food and buy a bottle or two of something like ice water to put on the side of the dog's head or neck to use as a makeshift ice pack, but this approach is limited in its usefulness after all. The dog may have to drink some ice water as it cools down, but it's best not to let it drink too much until its temperature has dropped to normal, or your pooch could vomit or choke.

Traveling with your dog in hot weather, especially when placing your dog in a hot car, can be effective in preventing heatstroke by allowing your dog to lie on a towel soaked in cool water. But remember not to put a wet towel over the dog, as this will only prevent the heat from escaping.

Dangers caused by hot weather can usually be avoided by taking the above common sense precautions.

Ears

The ears of Bulldogs are more prone to ear mites than other breeds, so they often give off a bit of a foul odor. For this reason, Bulldog ears should be cleaned a little more frequently than other breeds. Basically, they should be cleaned every half a month, which will not only make your baby bulldog more physically healthy, but also make the living environment of you and your baby bulldog smell more fragrant.

Folds

The Bulldog's face has deep folds, which give the dog's face a more expressive look. But don't overlook the health problems these folds can cause for your baby bull. The deeper folds usually harbor some bacteria or parasites, especially when the Bulldog has been exposed to water, the inside of the folds will become more moist, which is a good environment for many harmful substances to grow. Therefore, don't forget to clean your baby bulls' folds regularly. Generally, you can apply some talcum powder or medicated powder inside its deep folds regularly to keep it dry and fresh there, so you can basically rest easy.

Tails

The most common Bulldog-specific disease is peri-tail disease. Bulldogs with spiraled tails (especially those with excessively coiled spiral tails that sink deep into the skin) are most susceptible to disease under the tail, especially in hot weather. Of course, these diseases can occur at any time of the year. The part of the tail that is attached to the body is often hot and moist, so even dogs with straight tails sometimes develop peri-tail disease. The main method of preventing such diseases is to keep the dog dry by putting a little powder under the tail every time it is brushed, usually 1-2 times a week. Once the anus is wet and infected, then you must take your dog to a veterinarian who will help you formulate the right medication to treat it. If the dog's tail is coiled tightly and y, the disease may recur and it may be necessary to amputate the tail. But this should only be done if there is really no other way, and the condition rarely progresses to this point

Anal glands

When you find that your dog's tail is dry and clean, but he is still restless, the only thing you can do is to consult with your veterinarian for help in determining whether there is a problem with the anal glands and to take the appropriate action. Of course if you can learn how to clean the anal glands, you can also clean your baby cow's anal glands with the help of another person.

Polyps

Polyps are prolapsed paralacrimal glands. The paralacrimal gland is located just below the inner corner of the eye. When it prolapses, the corner of the eye becomes swollen and in severe cases the eye looks like a cherry. If it's in the early stages of prolapse, you can have the dog close its eyes and apply gentle pressure on the prolapsed gland to push it back into the corner of the eye. In most cases it will come out again the next day and there is no point in pushing it back in so repeatedly.

Bulldogs are calm and can have their glands removed using local anesthesia. But it's important to get a veterinarian's opinion on what's best.

Interphalangeal cysts

Interphalangeal cysts are also a recurring problem in Bulldogs. When you notice inflammation, swelling, or even pus coming out of your baby's fingers, the disease has found your baby, and you should learn to deal with it on your own. Usually, you can first squeeze out the pus completely from the pus-filled area and clean it up with saline. Then you can put on some anti-inflammatory drugs, usually the effect of iodoform is better, this is a different kind of drug with iodine, iodine is a mixture of iodine and alcohol, and it is a kind of iodine complex, the effect of sterilization is very obvious, and there is no irritation. Stick to it about 2 times a day and soon your baby cow will be able to move around again.

[Eyelid inversion｝

This condition is also known as inverted eyelashes. The main symptom is that the eyelid turns inward and the eyelashes rub against the eyeball. Both eyes, as well as the upper and lower eyelids, may be infected separately or at the same time, and this may initially appear as a lot of tearing from the eye to the facial fur. Although other causes can cause this symptom, it is important to consider the possibility of eyelid entropion and consult your veterinarian immediately.

Skin Diseases｝

Many Bulldogs seem to suffer from itchy skin, and these dogs, no matter how big or small, do have a tendency to develop sudden skin disorders, with eczema being a headache. It develops extremely quickly and expands at a very high rate. The disease seems to begin when the dog keeps scratching the same part of the body, especially in hot or humid weather, and after scratching long enough the skin is injured, first by water, and soon by the formation of a damp, rough patch of skin.

While there are some cases where the use of antihistamines can help, this disease does not seem to heal without a certain progression, and all we can do is try to keep this patch of skin from becoming infected.

Mites are also a common skin condition in Bulldogs. In fact, most dogs are born with mites, and cross-breeds are no exception. The problem arises when the dog's immunity to the mites decreases and they are unable to suppress them. We often see older dogs that tend to have large patches of exposed skin. Dogs can also contract the disease when their natural immune system breaks down for some other reason. The trait of lack of ability to control mites is hereditary, and it is likely that the baby dog's disease was inherited from the dog's father.

The mites are curable, and with regular bathing of the dog and proper treatment, they usually do not return. It is possible that one of the treatment steps taken by the veterinarian will be an injection of antibiotics as a way to avoid further infection.

Caring for older dogs

The average lucky Bulldog will live to be in his late teens. As the dog ages and becomes less active, it is important to pay close attention to his toenails, especially his stub toes, as the two stub toes of an older dog can easily become rounded and eventually turn into pads of flesh.

The Bulldog does not usually lose teeth, but you should always keep an eye on him for dental disease. Toothaches can be very difficult to tolerate, and the Bulldog relies solely on its owner to detect and heal its pain.

Be careful not to overweight an older Bull. As a dog naturally moves slower as he gets older, it's best to limit his weight a bit to prevent him from stressing out over his weight and causing other geriatric ailments. This may not be easy to do, but you should try to keep it off of fattening foods, and you can usually feed it some apple slices. Also, older dogs prefer two meals a day rather than one large meal a day.

Every stage of a bulldog's life may be full of joy and free of pain. But sadly, there comes a time when that joy is no longer there. More than ever, Bulldogs at this stage of their lives need the love and care of people. There are many aging and failing pit bulls who suffer constant pain and suffering, but still rely on medication to keep them alive because their owners just can't make that decision that scares us. Of course, in time this event will always happen and your dog will die quietly in his sleep. Many dog owners are able to instinctively know this moment is coming. But if your dog can't die without suffering, you should definitely consider "that" option.