Hi all. My name is Todd. I am the proud owner of Walter, a male pure bred English bulldog. Being a long time dog owner, my dream dog was always an English bulldog. 1 year ago on November 16th, Walter was born. My wife and daughters being so amazing, surprised me by taking me to the moms house, where I got to pick Walter, taking him home after the New Year. He is so amazing and I love him dearly. Walter came from a very reputable breeder. I know the family well, I know Walters mom, and knew his Grandma. I knew the mom was pregnant, but my wife and I having two kids, I just had come to the resolution that spending $2,500 on a bulldog would probably have to wait. I had no idea of the surprise in store.
All of that said, here is where Walter stands today. I learned decades ago, you get what you pay for in dog food. Cheap dog food equals vet bills and poor health of a dog, pure bred or otherwise. Walter has been on a premium dog food since I have had him. Early this November Walter started to develop these bald patches about the size of a quarter to half dollar. The skin looked raw, moist, almost like skin underneath a popped blister would look like on you and I. To the vet we went. Vet is very versed in bulldogs and was recommended by breeder. Walter had developed an allergic reaction to the dog food which come to find out is not uncommon in this breed. Walter was put on a steroid and antibiotic and within days he was responding unbelievably well.
Friday November 8th, me and momma go away for a weekend (no kids!). That Saturday night my oldest who is 20 years old, sends me a video of Walter staring off in the distance and then biting at the air, like a fly was around his head. I thought it was bizarre but again, I was alone with momma so I thought since I would see him the next day, I would check him out. Since the night of the 9th, this "fly biting syndrome" has only gotten worse. Back to the vet. He is now on Prozac and Prilosec. Vet says these drugs can take a couple of weeks to show effect or not.
My questions are, has anyone else ever seen this? Walter never had these symptoms before the allergy outbreak. I cannot imagine this is coincidental and that Walter had this allergic reaction and at the same time developed a neurological issue, it just doesn't make sense to me. Walter and I need some help.
All of that said, here is where Walter stands today. I learned decades ago, you get what you pay for in dog food. Cheap dog food equals vet bills and poor health of a dog, pure bred or otherwise. Walter has been on a premium dog food since I have had him. Early this November Walter started to develop these bald patches about the size of a quarter to half dollar. The skin looked raw, moist, almost like skin underneath a popped blister would look like on you and I. To the vet we went. Vet is very versed in bulldogs and was recommended by breeder. Walter had developed an allergic reaction to the dog food which come to find out is not uncommon in this breed. Walter was put on a steroid and antibiotic and within days he was responding unbelievably well.
Friday November 8th, me and momma go away for a weekend (no kids!). That Saturday night my oldest who is 20 years old, sends me a video of Walter staring off in the distance and then biting at the air, like a fly was around his head. I thought it was bizarre but again, I was alone with momma so I thought since I would see him the next day, I would check him out. Since the night of the 9th, this "fly biting syndrome" has only gotten worse. Back to the vet. He is now on Prozac and Prilosec. Vet says these drugs can take a couple of weeks to show effect or not.
My questions are, has anyone else ever seen this? Walter never had these symptoms before the allergy outbreak. I cannot imagine this is coincidental and that Walter had this allergic reaction and at the same time developed a neurological issue, it just doesn't make sense to me. Walter and I need some help.