Devil Dawg Kennels

•  NEVER LEAVE A BULLDOG UNATTENDED IN HOT CONDITIONS, THEY CAN OVER HEAT AT A MOMENTS NOTICE.....
• Never give us raw hide bones.
• Use a harness to the 1st year, then a regular collar with strong lead.
• You can use Apple Cider Vinegar for a variety of home remedies for dogs.
• Please be sure to clean the tail if it is cork screwed or inverted very well with a wash cloth and get deep in the pocket folds and dry thoroughly.
• Wipe wrinkles daily, mild soap and dry with clean towel, and then sprinkle a little baby  powder.
• Always use heart worm preventatives and stay on top of vaccinations.

COMMON PROBLEMS in BULLDOG:

This is to scare anyone but to educate you and do your research on this breed.

• Tear Stains: If your dog has white on its face, over time you may find its face stained caused by the tears from the eyes. This can be due to the fact that bulldogs have big round eyes that water, entropian (explained below), or the lashes will irritate the eye off and on. To help reduce the stains, clean the face daily.
  
• Cherry Eye: This is the gland from the third eyelid that protrudes in the corner of the eye. It can be repaired by your veterinarian. It is not major surgery, but you need a veterinarian familiar with the Bulldog breed.
• Entropian: This is where the eyelashes have turned inwards and are rubbing on the eyes, causing them to water more than normal. Sometimes it could just be a couple of lashes causing the problem, or all of them. This is also a simple procedure to correct. It should be corrected. If not, it could cause scratches on the cornea leading to more expensive eye problems.
  
• Elongated Soft Palate: All bulldogs have this due to their short facial structure (brachycephalic). In most cases it causes nothing more than snoring, but in severe cases it can cause breathing difficulties, especially during exercise and overheating. This can be corrected surgically.
  
• Demodex (mange): There are two forms of demodex, localized and generalized. The localized form is usually just a lull in the dog’s immune system and is seen as a few patches on the front legs, chest and head. This is resolvable and should pose no long term problem for the dog. We do not guarantee against the localized form. The Generalized for of Demodex is a different story. It is definitely an inherited immune deficiency and can cause death or long term health problems for your dog. Dogs with generalized Demodex , will have patches on their legs and head but also on their torso. They should be treated immediately by a veterinarian and should not be used for breeding. Our genetic health guarantee does cover the generalized form of Demodex, since it is a genetic immune system problem.
  Yeast Build Up: Bulldogs can get yeast in the wrinkles on their face, feet, base of tail, etc. These areas need to be cleaned at least every other day.
  
• Overheating: Bulldogs are EXTREMELY prone to overheating. Many bulldogs die each year due to heat. They must never be left out side in temperatures above 75, in a car, or in a non air conditioned house during the summer. Be aware of the temperatures in your area.