My bulldog looks skinny

Laceysbulldog

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I need some advice my bulldog looks very skinny and I'm really worried can some one help please image.jpg. image.jpg
There a picture also when he breathes in it goes like it's popping in and out I can't explain it properly that picture is when he breathes in
 

1Chumly

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Buster 2013-2023 Monty 6/2010 - 1/2020 Chumly 2002-2014
This would probably be better if you posted it in Bulldog Health. Maybe a moderator will be along to move it. I don't know how to tag otherwise I would! Good luck. (Where in the UK are you? I am from Lincs)
 

ddnene

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Your baby does look thin… what is he eating?!! I will tag some of our members living in the UK to give you food advice...
 

ddnene

EBN's SWEETHEART aka our little GOOB
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Willow (2015) Walter (2014-22) Winston (2012-13) Wellie (2012-13) Bella (2007-13)
This would probably be better if you posted it in Bulldog Health. Maybe a moderator will be along to move it. I don't know how to tag otherwise I would! Good luck. (Where in the UK are you? I am from Lincs)

To tag any member, go to the top of the page and hit the tag users (green button)… you then type in a name and the name will appear at the top of the page.
 

2BullyMama

I'm not OCD....now who moved my bulldog?
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Welcome! He does look thin... being in UK - I think James Well Beloved is a good food to look into
 

Bendy

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Hi, first of all what food are you feeding? I'm having similar problems, what I've found with mine is chicken makes him loose weight and he does better on 3 meals a day rather than two. When I say three he has his morning meal and then a small amount for dinner and then his tea, I leave a good 5 hours between each meal, I've found this has helped. I wouldn't advise changing his food unless it's causing allergies you could always try adding some natural yogurt to the food.
 

g8erjackie

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Have you tried increasing his food and he just won't gain weight? You could try peanut butter or yogurt as a treat and to put some weight on him, but if it was a sudden, drastic weight loss and you think his breathing is strange, you should probably head for the vet.
 

minibull

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What does your vet think about his weight? Buttercup has a similar figure but a smaller waist and two vets have explicitly told us we should keep her at this weight. She is smaller than most EBs -- weighs 34 lbs. However, she gains weight if I give into her begging and feed her extra food. Vets gave me the impression that the classic cylinder-shaped EB is not a healthy body type, but maybe it depends on the dog.
 

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