Bulldog's Skin Sensitivity

[pangcs]

just wana ask around how to prevent skin problems on bulldogs.. specifically american bulldog.. i heard they're quite sensitive.. i own one and the problem just won't go away.. are their any tips on how to at least minimize these kind of problems? thanks!

[Poodle wrangler]

There are lots of threads on allergy, skin problems etc. if you do a search. Some things that have been suggested include:

* Diet: Include more raw foods, less dry/ commercial foods. If severe, try an elimination diet to exclude food allergies/ food intolerances.

* Supplement fish oil capsules- according to weight of dog, or flaxseed oil (omega 3 and 6).

* Use of shampoos for sensitive skin e.g. T-Gel (human one with coal tar) or doggy ones for sensitive, itchy skin.

* Avoid allergy-causing plants and the dog being outside with high pollen counts (early morning, evening)- see http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=81686 (scroll down).

* Steroid creams can be used, but have side effects, so are best used to treat a "flare up" rather than regularly.

Best wishes with him

[pangcs]

There are lots of threads on allergy, skin problems etc. if you do a search. Some things that have been suggested include:

* Diet: Include more raw foods, less dry/ commercial foods. If severe, try an elimination diet to exclude food allergies/ food intolerances.

* Supplement fish oil capsules- according to weight of dog, or flaxseed oil (omega 3 and 6).

* Use of shampoos for sensitive skin e.g. T-Gel (human one with coal tar) or doggy ones for sensitive, itchy skin.

* Avoid allergy-causing plants and the dog being outside with high pollen counts (early morning, evening)- see http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=81686 (scroll down).

* Steroid creams can be used, but have side effects, so are best used to treat a "flare up" rather than regularly.

Best wishes with him

i'll check on that.. many thanks!!!

[dogbesotted]

also the bully breeds often have zinc deficiency problems. My dear departed jake had a constant battle with skin problems. A quality raw home prepared diet worked... as long as there was no pet mince added ( often has preservatives added to it altho they deny that. ) Jake got a good vit supplement ( with zinc) each day.

Grains in kibble can create havoc with their sensitive little skins.

Good Luck

H

[pangcs]

thanks for your responses! very informative..