Things You'll Need
- Dental Kits (for Dogs)
- Dog Bones
- Dog Brushes
- Dog Carriers
- Dog Collars
- Dog Dishes
- Dog Food
- Dog Leashes
- Dog Shampoo
- Dog Tags
- Dog Toys
- Dog Treats
- Nail Clippers For Dogs
- Reduced-calorie Dog Food
- Vitamin E
Instructions
Vaccinate your bulldog when you first get him and see that he gets yearly booster vaccinations. Consult with your veterinarian about flea control products and worming your adult dog.
Give your bulldog high-grade dog food. The first ingredient should be meat.
Bathe your bulldog infrequently; he doesn't require special grooming and can be washed at home.
Brush your bulldog occasionally. All bulldogs shed, with double-coated dogs shedding more than others.
Wipe a little vitamin E on his nose occasionally. Because of the shape of their faces, bulldogs tend to have dry noses.
Trim this dog's nails every month to prevent foot problems.
Remember that bulldogs tend to be very stubborn, which means that you must be consistent and patient while training them.
Keep your bulldog's weight down. Overweight dogs will have more health problems, including heart trouble and arthritis.
Learn what health problems are associated with this breed. Look for eye problems such as cherry eye (swelling of a gland in the inner eyelid), entropia and dry eye. Hereditary throat problems, mange, allergies and other skin ailments are also common. Clean your bulldog's wrinkles frequently to avoid skin problems.
Be prepared to enjoy a good 8 to 10 years with your dog, as this is the average life expectancy of a bulldog.