When to Start Skin and Joint Supplements in Bulldogs and French Bulldogs
I have noticed some issues with our 5-month-old Frenchie puppy. He seems to have mild patella issues and visibly healthy but slightly itchy skin.
Bulldog Supplements for MPL and Skin Problems
Are there supplements to use to help prevent future issues?
Thank you so much!
Dr. Roy Kraemer Staff answered 3 years ago
Answer for When to Start Bulldog Skin and Joint Supplements
The answer for when to start skin and joint supplements in bulldogs goes back to the centerpiece of Dr. Kraemer’s mission statement
An Ounce of PREVENTION is Worth a Pound of CURE
When to Start Skin and Joint Supplements in Bulldogs EARLY START
Prevention should start early in life
Most supplements should be started before chronic disease ensues.
For young bulldog and French bulldog puppies, this includes therapeutic supplements and topicals for conditions such as:
BULLDOG ORTHOPEDICS:
To help prevent and manage
- MPL (Medial Patella Luxation)
- ACL Tear
- Hip Dysplasia
- Elbow Dysplasia
BULLDOG DENTAL & PERIODONTAL DISEASE:
To prevent and manage
- Teeth decay and cavities
- Plaque and tartar
- bulldog periodontal disease
BULLDOG EAR DISEASE:
To prevent and manage
- bulldog otitis
- Aaural hematoma,
- End-stage ear disease
BULLDOG SKIN & SKINFOLDS DISEASE:
To prevent and manage
- Bulldog atopic dermatitis
- Bulldog skinfold moist dermatitis
BULLDOG BACK & VERTEBRAL DISEASE:
To prevent and manage
- Bulldog vertebral malformation
- Bulldog IVDD
Answer for When to Start Skin and Joint Supplements MPL AND SKIN
MPL in French Bulldog puppies is likely to progress over time. An early start with joint supplements is recommended.
BULLDOG THERAPEUTICS
- V4B Bully Advanced Total Joint Care can help maintain and heal damaged periarticular cartilage, heal, reduce discomfort and the onset of arthritis.
- V4B Bully Fish Oil EFA Joint-Skin-Immune can also help to reduce inflammation and improve joint health
BULLDOG WEIGHT CONTROL
You should also maintain a lean body weight, balanced diet, and healthy activity that exclude acute load-bearing activities
To learn more about bulldog and French bulldog puppies, MPL, see HERE
The same preventive care & wellness mission applies to bulldog and French bulldog skin problems.
Many of the common bully skin conditions can be prevented and managed with only supplements and topical therapeutics.
Answer for When to Start Skin and Joint Supplements in Bulldogs PREVENT & TREAT
I developed a bully prevention & treatment filter that you can find on the home page of the vet4bulldog store that will match common bully conditions with my recommended products and low-cost bundles.
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