Taking care of your French Bulldog

Affectionate, good-natured, funny and Cute. All these characters show what a great companion a French Bulldog is. “Frenchies” as they are called by many, were bred to be companion dogs. These dogs have a great temperament and all of them have a different personality which makes them so lovable and cute.

Here are some points which will help you in taking good care of your French Bulldog:

Spaying or Neutering

Spay or neuter your French Bulldog. Spaying female Bulldogs prior to the initial heat prevents them from accidental breeding, also reduces the chance of getting pyometra (uterine disease).

Routine Check-ups of your Frenchie

Take your French Bulldog Puppy for routine medical checkups and make sure that they get their regular vaccinations, bug and heartworm vaccinations. Certain areas require heartworm prevention, certain areas not. Heartworm medication is something not to take lightly. You should also take them for regular check-ups for their eyes, skin, nose, ears, teeth, and gums.

Cleaning their Teeth

Maintaining your Frenchies teeth is important and you should make sure that their teeth are cleaned effectively on a regular basis. Well-known veterinarians and pet teeth-cleaning professionals provide good teeth cleaning of your pets or you can do it at home too. Anesthesia can be harmful to them due to their weak respiratory system but their calm behavior is enough to keep them calm and comfortable when one is cleaning their teeth. There are additives You can add to the water to prevent tartar built up. Oxyfresh works very well. If used onna regular basis, you never have to worry about teeth cleaning. Also, dental chews help. However, they are not as effective as oxyfresh. 

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Keeping their weight in Check

Keep your French Bulldog in a good weight class so that they are not over or underweight. Overweight French Bulldogs can have a bloated stomach and breathing difficulties. Feed them a good quality, grain-free food or small granules, natural dog food incorporates real vegetables or meat or a compromised organic diet with actual meat and other foods that are fresh, that will lead to less gassiness. Raw food diet also is great for French Bulldog puppies, as well as adults.

Walking your Frenchie Puppy

Take your Frenchie out every day for a short walk. French Bulldog puppies are a great fit for apartment life and particularly very active inside the house, but nevertheless, you should take them out for regular exercise.

Grooming Of your French Bulldog

Brush your French Bulldog puppy weekly with a brush to take out the loose hairs from their body. Frenchies are moderate shedders so grooming them is fairly easy. Clean your Frenchie puppy’s face and wrinkles and also their mouth regularly with a warm, damp washcloth, because they tend to drool.

Bathe your French Bulldog whenever necessary. Normally every 2-3 weeks is enough. Clean the ears with a cloth along with baby oil or with ear cleaning solution for dogs. Keep your Frenchie's nails trimmed into a comfortable length if necessary.

Weather Requirements of your Frenchie

French Bulldogs have a tough time maintaining their body temperature due to them being a brachycephalic breed. A hot day can ruin your pup’s day as they are prone to heatstroke and it can be fatal for your French Bulldog.

They cannot handle extreme heat or cold and it can be fatal to the French Bulldog. Keep them in an air-conditioned room in the summer so that they are comfortable and away from danger. Also, keep them under a blanket or have them wear a sweater to make sure that they are warm in the winter.