Dogs are loyal, playful, and affectionate because they are so companionable. Dogs are often dubbed man’s best friends. Dogs have 28 deciduous teeth (temporary) and 42 permanent teeth. Deciduous or milk teeth begin to appear when a puppy is about four weeks of age, and are lost gradually between 14 and 30 weeks of age. Dental disease is one of the most common health disorders in dogs. There are many dental disease in dogs include plaque, tartar and periodontal disease. Dog dental problems may also result from injury, foreign bodies such as porcupine quills or foxtail, malnutrition or systemic diseases which infect the mouth as well as other parts of the body.

The common signs of the dental problems in the dogs imply the loss of appetite, red, inflated and gums of bleeding, radoter, blood in saliva, tartar yellow-brown with the gum line, broken teeth and blows stinking. Dogs sometimes bear from broken teeth, frequent a cause of biting on sticks or rocks. A cracked or broken tooth can be painful if the nerve tissue is exposed. Prevention is always better than cure”. Keeping that in mind can prevent our most loved dog from acquiring such dental diseases. To prevent dental disease, your dog needs routine dental care at home. Home care is impotant step of your dog dental care.

Home oral care includes routine examinations of your dog’s mouth and brushing her teeth. Clean your dog’s teeth frequently with special toothbrushes and toothpaste designed for dogs. Toothpaste for dogs is generally quite savory to them, so he shouldn’t mind this. If your dog balks at having his teeth brushed, get him used to it by rubbing his teeth and gums with your finger. Then put a little of the toothpaste on your finger and let him sniff and lick it; do the same with the toothbrush. Make sure to provide chew toys or other products that will help clean his teeth.

As your dog gets older, he may have a buildup of tartar that requires special cleaning by a veterinarian. Another method to assist cure calculus and build up on your dog’s teeth is by using rawhide masticates specially expressed for dental care. Dental diets is very important for your dog. Hard crunchy foods tend to be better for the teeth than soft ones although there is nothing wrong with feeding a proportion of a soft tinned or flat pack food.

Health Concerns Of The English Bulldog

Once again I want to stress that buying your puppy from a reputable English Bulldog puppy breeder is an important step to take to ensure you get a healthy pup. A good breeder will carefully plan each mating, breed from good quality stock and screen for hereditary disease.

English Bulldogs typically live up to 10 years of age - they do suffer from a wide range of health problems. Your Veterinarian and breeder are the best people to give you specific health care advice but here is a list of common health issues:

English Bulldogs are very sensitive to extreme temperatures - both hot and cold. A nice mild climate is best for a happy and comfortable Bully.

Keep a close on the weight of your English Bulldog. Overweight dogs are susceptible to a long list of health problems that fit and healthy dogs are not. Make sure you feed a good quality fresh diet and provide adequate exercise (English Bulldogs do not require too much exercise).

It’s also important to clean out the loose face folds on your dog’s face. Use a soap and water solution every day or so to avoid the build up of moisture which can lead to infection.

Depending on what you feed your English Bulldog puppy you may need to brush your puppy’s teeth every couple of weeks.

Their flat face and also soft palate causes many English Bulldogs to have breathing difficulties.

Other health problems can include - hip dysplasia, allergies, cherry eye, cataracts, senotic nares, inverted tail, shoulder luxation and there’s others….

One other thing! English Bulldogs are not good swimmers - be especially careful with your Bully around water.

Training

Lets be honest here, English Bulldogs are not one of the best obedience training students - but don’t be fooled, they are capable.

It’s important that you establish yourself as your English Bulldog puppy’s leader. Give him/her clear guidance, in a positive non violent manner. Be consistent in your training, use plenty of encouragement and always enthusiastically reward desired behavior.

Below are some training issues you and your English Bulldog puppy should practice together:

As soon as your puppy arrives home you need to begin teaching him/her proper household etiquette. This includes things like chew toy training (Bulldogs love to chew!), puppy house training, preventing food stealing and other basic tasks. Preventing problems before they arise is always a better alternative than trying to rectify established problem behaviors.

Crate training is a good way to supervise and confine your puppy - for your benefit and your puppy’s wellbeing. It is also a useful tool to use when housebreaking your English Bulldog puppy.

All of the basic obedience commands are easily learned by Bullys. They should be taught sit, stay, down, heel, come etc.. Your puppy will enjoy these training sessions and you will build a very strong connection with your dog during the training process.

Training your puppy to walk nicely on a loose leash is an important skill to master. English Bulldogs grow to be big powerful dogs, so it’s crucial to educate your puppy how to behave on the leash.

English Bulldogs can be a bit stubborn or some may say indifferent towards training but if you keep your training sessions short, intense and fun you’re sure to achieve pleasing results.