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"Tips & Tricks"
Allergies: Rash - Apply
Destin diaper rash ointment daily till rash is gone. Dryness of Nose and Paws: Apply Bag Balm, Vaseline or Vitamin E oil twice daily. Wrinkles: Clean with Malaseb and dust with Gold Bond if needed to help with moisture. If red and raw looking medicate with Desitin diaper rash ointment. Gagging: Bulldogs have a hard time throwing up. If you see the bulldog having difficulties, stick your finger down the throat and gag them. It sounds bad but it really helps them out. Hot Spots: Clean with Listerine (the original kind). If it's a large hot spot, shave the area and then medicate. This allows the skin to breath and air out. After is starts healing, you may dust with Gold Bond powder. Chin Zits: Clean with Malaseb or Listerine (the original kind) daily till gone, may dust with Gold Bond powder to help with moisture. Interdigital Cysts: Stay away from the mega doses of long term antibiotics if possible. They don't usually help much with these cysts. Warm Epsom salt water soaks twice a day helps. The cyst needs to be totally submerged under the water. Soak the affected foot for at least 10 minutes in the warm salt water then pat dry. Afterwards apply Preparation H or other hemorrhoid cream twice daily until swelling is totally gone. Tear Stains: Tear stains are caused from excessive tearing. In this case, the damp face hair is a breeding ground for bacterial and yeast growth that can come from unfiltered water or dog food; thus the reddish brown discoloring. You may have to try different dog foods till you find one just right for you. I highly recommend Nature's Variety! You want to make sure the food you go with for your Bulldog has no coloring added which will only add to the staining. Water should be in a stainless steel bowl to prevent bacteria harboring in porous materials such as plastic. I use baby wipes daily to wipe the eye folds and nose fold, especially if the nose fold is really deep. If the wipes don't appear to be taking care of it or if they start smelling then use Malaseb which takes care of any yeast and bacteria. If tear stains are persistent and you really want to get rid of the coloring but the skin is fine and not irritated or sore, here are some recipes to assist you: Milk of Magnesia, corn starch and peroxide Use equal volume of MOM (Milk of Magnesia - plain white) and peroxide. Use the corn starch to make a good paste of this; put on and work well into the stained area and let it dry for 4 hours. Wash out, CONDITION WELL. Keep doing this for several days until tear staining is gone. If skin becomes irritated, I recommend skipping a day or two between applications. Apply a thin coat of Desitin diaper rash ointment after the area is washed and dried thoroughly. Try this every other day if possible, the choice way of doing it. If your dog has heavy stains then do this for 3 days in a row, then skip every other day. Corn Flour, water and a drop of bleach Take a 2 teaspoon of corn flour, add a few drops of boiling hot water and mix to a paste. Add 1 single drop of plain bleach (not concentrated). Mix again. Allow the mixture to cool down and apply to the tear stain area. Allow paste to dry (10 minutes), wait 1 hour from the time past had dried and remove with warm water and a clean cloth. Then wipe on a thin layer of peroxide and allow to air dry and leave alone. Repeat every other day for 2 weeks. DO NOT get any in the dog's eye. * Important: First, you should also make sure your dog doesn't have a tear duct obstruction (blockage) and you have corrected the food and water issue. After all, if you try to remove the stains and at the same time you feed a food that causes tear stains you won't gain anything.* Chew Toys: Nylabones or fresh bones from the meat market or raw food diet distributor. Do not feed rawhides or pig ears. Bulldogs tend to swallow things without chewing. Rawhides don't digest; they get trapped in the stomach, twist and need to be removed surgically if not passed. Gas Problems: Flatulence/Gas is not indicative of a serious medical problem. Intestinal gas usually means that your pet has simply eaten something they cannot digest properly. The problem often tends to be excess carbohydrates, which contain sugar and starch that ferment in the intestine. Remember, dogs are lactose-intolerant. Feeding dairy products can result in gas. The culprit: Dog Food or any people food you may be giving. Check the ingredients listed on the label. Opt for a food with no wheat, corn and soy. All of these are laden with gas-producing carbs. If changing foods, gradually do so. Start with 1/4 part of the new food and 3/4 old, then each day gradually increase the percentage of new and decrease the percentage of old until you have completely switched. ***Remember*** Any sudden change in diet can bring on gas and diarrhea. Also, if flatulence is coupled with diarrhea or vomiting, consult your veterinarian, ASAP.
Home Remedy Recipes:
***Shampoo (Great for dogs with allergies)*** Ingredients: Mix together with a hand mixer until pancake like. You may need to add more milk or oats.
***Skunk off your dog*** Ingredients: To Use: Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes or so before rinsing off. Rinse the dog with lukewarm tap water. Don't wash the mixture into your dog's eyes (use a washcloth to cover the eyes if you're rinsing the head). After bathing, check your dog's eyes. If they are red and watering, your dog may have taken a direct hit in the face. Skunk spray won't blind the dog, but it's very painful. Contact a vet. How it works from Dr. Caceci of Texas A&M University: Hydrogen peroxide and baking soda, when combined, becomes a "chemical engine" for churning out oxygen. That's why it has to be used immediately after mixing. The soap breaks up the oils in the skunk spray, allowing the other ingredients to do their work. Source:
http://dan.drydog.com/patsyann/skunk.html
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