Senior Dog Care
Tips and Recommended Products for Your Senior Bulldog
Pet ramp
Bulldog books
Bulldog gift ideas
Bulldog fashion

bulldog information
Site Information
 Site Map
Copyright & Credits
Contact
Featured links
.

.

.
.
Senior Dogs for Dummiesby Susan McCullough
More information:
Complete Care for Your Aging Dog
by Amy Shojai
More information:
Anti-Aging for Dogs :
A Longevity Program For Man's Best Friend
by John M. Simon, Steve Duno
More information:
Home > Articles > Bulldog Health > Recommended Products for Senior Bulldogs
Dog Breeds
Home
Recommended Food for Bulldogs
Bulldog Health
Everyday Care of Your Bulldog
Bulldog Costumes
Bulldog Books
Traveling Tips for Bulldog Owners
Puppy Tips
Tips for Bulldog Breeders
Fun Bulldog Stuff
Recommended Books for Dog Owners
History and Origins of the Bulldog
| More Dog breedsSitemap |
| Cute puppies | Dogs in Art | English Bulldog puppies |
 
Recommended Books
The senior bulldog's mobility may decline rapidly. A portable pet ramp is a safe way to ensure your dog's safe access to vehicles, furniture, and grooming tables.
The nutrional needs of the senior bulldog evolve over time and are different from those of the junior and adult dog. Most quality pet food brands have therefore developed a separate type of food for senior dogs.
More information:
Check whether your favorite pet food has special food for senior dogs or else you can complement your dog's food with a multivitamin/mineral supplement fortified with fatty acids and antioxidants (lutein and lycopene, etc.), such as Lifestage Select Senior Formula.
Includes ingredients for age-related memory dysfunction and Omega-3 fatty acids for anti-inflammatory properties
More information:
See also: Care of the Senior Bulldog
she may be suffering of severe degenerative arthritis. In function of the severity of the symptons your veterinarian may recommend a prescription NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug), for example Rimadyl. Always consult your veterinarian first as you need a prescription for this kind of medication.

In addition, talk to your veterinarian about using a supplement that combines ingredients for a multi-level approach to your pet's arthritis problem. Such supplements would contain glucosamine and other cartilage-building nutraceuticals, Omega-3 fatty acids for inflammation, and natural ingredients like boswellia and bromelain to help decrease pain. See: daily arthritis supplement for dogs with severe arthritic conditions.

For the same reasons, you may want to give your older bulldog a comfortable, orthopedic bed. Some beds are ideal for dogs with arthritis, who need solid support, but crave pillow softness.
A drug-free arthritis supplement for dogs with severe arthritic conditions may help decrease the discomfort associated with arthritis and joint injuries.

If your dog experiences such severe pain that she:
  • Needs help getting up
  • Limps at all times
  • is unwilling or unable to climb stairs or jump
  • has difficulty squatting to urinate or defecate

More information:
Orthopedic Dog Bed
Providing home dental care is essential for your older bulldog. Regularly brush your dogs teeth, and monitor for bad breath (canine halitosis) or  changes in color of teeth or gums.
More information:
Neutralizes odors from the digestive system and helps control tarter buildup.
More information:
Convenient and easy-to-use pads that eliminate gum disease and odor-causing bacteria in your dog's mouth with a few swipes of the hand. Plaque-fighting agent in pad kills bacteria associated with gum disease and eliminate offensive "doggy" breath.
More information:
A dog tooth brush and special doggie tooth paste is an excellent solution if your dog accepts having his mouth opened easily. Pads with Dental Cleanser Solution offer an alternative solution to help you keeping your dog's teeth and gums clean.
Subsections: Bulldog books | Bulldog History | Feeding your Bulldog
| Traveling with your Bulldog | Puppy Tips | Bulldog Mascots | Bulldog Health Tips |
Sister websites: Puginformation.org and FunnyFlatFaces.com
More Dog Breeds: Bulldog breeds | Molosser dogs | Dog breeds A to Z
About Bulldoginformation.com: Sitemap | About us | Copyright | Contact
Other 'Flat Faced' Dogs: Pug | French Bulldog | Boston Terrier
Bulldog and Terrier Breeds | Guard Dogs
The Bulldog Information Library 2003-2007 © All rights reserved.
Original idea, design and development by C. Marien-de Luca. No part of bulldoginformation.com may be copied, distributed, printed or reproduced on another website without the owner's written permission. Please feel free to link from your site to any of the pages on this website in a non-frame presentation only.