Basic non-emergency bulldog care

There are several minor ailments you can treat at home. Remember if the home remedy doesn't take care of the problem in a day or two it's time to take the dog to the veterinarian.

Vomiting
For minor upset stomach Pepto Bismol or a similar medicine for the dogs weight ( ask your veterinarian for the dose ) If the upset last longer than 24 hours take the dog to the veterinarian.

Diarrhea
Kaopectate works well for diarrhea. Ask your veterinarian for the dose. If the diarrhea continues longer than 24 hours or if there is blood in the stool take your dog to the veterinarian.

Interdigital Cysts
These are the bumps that come up in between the toes. Remedies include :
Soaking the foot in Epsom salts and water or massengale douche solution
Applying Preparation H
Applying Benzoyl Peroxide 10 % ( acne cream ) to the bottom of the foot in between all the toes

Facial Acne
Bulldogs are forever putting there faces into all kinds of places, and some are susceptible to topical bacterial infections. The dog will get pimples on it's face and chin. You can try Oxy 10 ( benzoyl peroxide ) use the pads to clean the face.

Tail
Some bulldogs have there tails set in a pocket. If yours does you will need to keep the pocket clean and dry. Wipe it out frequently ( you may have to use gauze pads or cotton balls if the tail is really tight ) You can apply a diaper rash cream ( desitin ) in the tail pocket to keep the area dry.

Insect stings
If your bulldog is stung by a bee or other insect give them benadryl ( a 25 mg capsule will treat a 25 # dog or 2 capsules will treat a 50 # dog etc ) watch them closely for the next 1/2 hour. You may also apply an ice pack to the area where they were stung if you know where it is. If the area around the sting swells, if hives appear, or the dog seems to have difficulty breathing, rush your dog to the veterinarian ( This is a medical emergency if your dog is having trouble breathing )

Eyes
Dust, wind, pollen, the things that make your eyes burn and water have the same effect on your bulldog. You can rinse your dogs eyes out with a eye wash solution.