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English Bulldogs Health

English Bulldogs are generally a very healthy breed, but they do suffer from a few common problems. The English Bulldog is not recommended for novice pet owners because they do require a bit more care and attention than the average dog.

Here are some health tips to help you to detect any possible problems for your
English Bulldog:

1) Skin: healthy skin is supple and smooth. No scabs, cuts, growths, white
flakes or red patches. The color should be pale pink except where spotted ñ
spotting is normal. Regularly check the skin for fleas, ticks, or other
parasites. You can do this by rubbing the hair backwards and checking the
actual skin.

2) Coat: a healthy coat is shiny and flexible, does not have dandruff, bald
spots or is very oily.

3) Eyes: clear, bright shiny eyes with a normal amount of clear mucus and
discharge. The whites of their eyes must not be yellow and the pink lining of
the eyelids should not be swollen or have a yellow discharge.

4) Ears: the inside skin should be pink and clean with a minimal amount of
yellow/brown wax. Any scratching or redness is a sign of problems.

5) Nose: a cool, moist nose being black, pink or self-colored with clear nasal
discharge is optimal for a healthy dog.

6) Mouth, teeth and gums: the breath should smell good, the teeth should be
white and the gums pink or black (depending upon the dogís coloring). Foul
smelling breath, inflamed gums, or crusted teeth are all potential problems
and could indicate a health concern. Brushing your dogís teeth is an
important part of health care, just like brushing your own.

7) Temperature: 101 to 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit (38.3 to 39.2 degrees
Celsius) is considered normal. You should their temperature rectally; trying
to take it orally will probably result is an eaten thermometer.

8) Pooping and peeing: their urine should be clear yellow and stools should be
brown and firm and have no worms. Dogs usually have one or two stools a day

9) Weight: canít say enough about the importance of this. Maintaining a
healthy balance of diet and exercise will do more for your dogís well being
than anything else. Whether overweight or underweight, both are bad for
your dog and will result in additional health concerns.

Knowing what to watch for, the all telling first signs of illness, will often times
result is a speedy recovery for your dog and a much smaller vet bill for you.
Symptoms of illness can vary greatly, so knowing what to look for is imperative to keeping your English Bulldog healthy and happy.

The following are a brief list of illness symptoms:
1) Loss of appetite for more than 24 hours
2) Drinking too much water
3) Listless, lazy or sluggish behavior
4) Bleeding from any where (mouth, nose, ears, feet, rectum, etc.)
5) Pain when you move or touch them
6) Cannot pee or poop and strains to do so
7) Constant scratching
8) Vomiting several times
9) Appears to be in discomfort, cries or whines

Here's a list of some of the most common healthdifficulties faced by English Bulldogs, including:
- Heat stroke
- Eye difficulties
- Allergies
- Orthopedic problems (bones and joints)
- Breathing problems
- Skin-Conditions and skin care
- Stomach and gastric difficulties

The information presented here should help English Bulldog owners anticipate and cope with health problems faced by their dogs. This should help prospective English Bulldog owners decide whether this breed is the right one for them.

English Bulldog Health

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