So the story goes , I am a rottweiler person but as a second choice dog I've always wanted and like an English bulldog , they are funny , fun and most importantly a family dog.
So Tuesday just gone, we were given a 4 months bulldog , the previous owner had to let him go because of personal health problems he had so he gave us the pup and paid a fraction of the price as they are very expensive dogs to buy .We are excited as new owners of the breed , we know all bulldogs are different, ours it's taller than normal , big paws , not a huge head but that should grow (I've attached pictures).
I guess its a bulldog it has all the characteristics of the breed but who cares we love our little Floki (the viking) .
Unfortunately he has chest / throat infection (bronchitis?) X Ray was taken he has a lot of phlegm in his body , he finds it hard to breath as his trachea is very small (xray pic attached he is the bottom one and his trachea is very narrow as we can see)and is swollen, he is taking his medication from yesterday antibiotics (this should go on for 10 days approx the Vet said) Question , is their anything we can do because Floki likes to lay on the marble floor and it's COLD could that make it worst ? I read they get heated quickly hot flush LOL surely sleeping on the marble floor should make it worst ?.
And has anyone had their dog operated of the elongated soft Palate ?? How are the dogs after that operation (better ?)
Thanks guys in advance , our family is really happy .
Also what raw things could we feed him ?
Since I've always had rottweilers, I give Floki natural yogurt for breakfast Love's it and its on taste of the wild venison puppy.
4 months old / 5 and weights about 17 kilos.
Let the bulldog journey begin!!....
So Tuesday just gone, we were given a 4 months bulldog , the previous owner had to let him go because of personal health problems he had so he gave us the pup and paid a fraction of the price as they are very expensive dogs to buy .We are excited as new owners of the breed , we know all bulldogs are different, ours it's taller than normal , big paws , not a huge head but that should grow (I've attached pictures).
I guess its a bulldog it has all the characteristics of the breed but who cares we love our little Floki (the viking) .
Unfortunately he has chest / throat infection (bronchitis?) X Ray was taken he has a lot of phlegm in his body , he finds it hard to breath as his trachea is very small (xray pic attached he is the bottom one and his trachea is very narrow as we can see)and is swollen, he is taking his medication from yesterday antibiotics (this should go on for 10 days approx the Vet said) Question , is their anything we can do because Floki likes to lay on the marble floor and it's COLD could that make it worst ? I read they get heated quickly hot flush LOL surely sleeping on the marble floor should make it worst ?.
And has anyone had their dog operated of the elongated soft Palate ?? How are the dogs after that operation (better ?)
Thanks guys in advance , our family is really happy .
Also what raw things could we feed him ?
Since I've always had rottweilers, I give Floki natural yogurt for breakfast Love's it and its on taste of the wild venison puppy.
4 months old / 5 and weights about 17 kilos.
Let the bulldog journey begin!!....