Taking Care of Your French Bulldog
 Some of the friendliest dogs around are French Bulldogs. Typically
called Frenchies or clowns, these cute breeds are companion dogs. These
miniature dogs originated in France and eventually made their fame
across the globe. These little bulldogs may look tough but they are
actually fragile breeds. Adequate care should be given to them because
they are quite the demanding kind of dogs. How do you take care of
French bulldogs?
Taking care of French Bulldogs is simple. All you need is patience and
perseverance. The primary step to take when caring for your Frenchie is
spaying or neutering it the earliest time possible. This has to be done
before the first heat especially for female Frenchies because it can
help prevent breast cancer and lessen the chances of uterine infection.
For males, it is important that you neuter them before they reach four
years old to help prevent testicular cancer and other prostate related
diseases. For various medical concerns, it is vital to take your French
bulldogs for regular checkups and make their vaccinations up-to-date.
When going to the veterinarian make sure to ask for anti-flea and
heartworm prevention tips. A monthly check-up or exam of your dog’s
ears, eyes, nose, gums, and skin is essential.
 French bulldogs have to be kept clean and well groomed all the time.
Taking care of it includes cleaning its teeth. Your Frenchie’s teeth
should be periodically cleaned. Frenchies are very much prone to
obesity. This is the very reason why you have to maintain a healthy
weight for your precious dog. Overweight French bulldogs are more likely
to have swollen abdomens that can result to breathing problems. When
their abdomen is all puffed-out, their diaphragms will be pushed thus
giving them a hard time to breathe especially with their short noses.
When it comes to feeding your French bulldog, quality low or grain free
diet is essential. You can also feed your dog with dry or canned natural
dog food that contains real meat and/or vegetables and a well-balanced
natural diet of fresh foods. It is vital to give them a diet plan that
will result in less gassiness. Since they are very much prone to
obesity, French bulldogs need adequate exercise along with proper diet.
Practically playful housedogs, Frenchies need to explore the environment
outside its home in order to have fresh air. This is why taking them for
daily walks are necessary.
Concerning grooming, French bulldogs have to be brushed at least once a
week with rubber grooming mitts in order to get rid of dead and loose
hair. Although they are average shredders, Frenchies still need to have
smooth coats to keep them comfortable. As part of this routine, you also
need to clean your French bulldog’s face folds and mouth on a regular
basis with warm and damp washcloth. They always tend to drool so
adequate mouth care is vital. Just like other house pets, bathing is
also necessary for them. You don’t have to bath them every day or every
week. Every few months will do. When bathing time, it is best to start
with cleaning the ears with cotton buds and baby oil. After bathing, you
can trim their nails at an ideal length. |
