The Bulldog Rebel’s Guide: Food, Health & Common Sense
I’ve been doing this for over 20 years. If you talk to 20 breeders, you’ll get 25 different opinions. This isn’t a sales pitch; it’s the “Gospel according to BigBulldogs” based on two decades in the trenches.
1. THE GOLDEN RULE: DO NOT CHANGE THE FOOD
Most of the “emergency” calls I get in the first week are about soft or watery stools. 99% of the time, the owner changed the food or added treats. Don’t do it. Your Bully is currently eating NEXT LEVEL HI PRO 30 (All Life Stages).
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Why adult food? It allows your puppy to grow slower, which is much better for their growth patterns and long-term joint health.
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Where to buy: Chewy.com or Tractor Supply.
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The Grain-Free Myth: Do your research—grain-free diets can be detrimental to your Bulldog’s heart health. We stick to what works.
2. Feeding Protocol
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The Schedule: Offer 12oz of food twice daily (8 AM and 5 PM).
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The “Starvation” Test: If they act like they are starving to death every time you feed them, you aren’t feeding them enough. Give them more!
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The 90-Minute Rule: Keep them confined for 90 minutes after eating. No running, no wrestling. This prevents aspiration (inhaling food into the lungs), which leads to pneumonia. Pneumonia treatment can cost upwards of $1000 per day at the vet and is often preventable.
3. The “Good Thang” (Solid Poops & Immunity)
Solid poops are a “Good Thang.” To keep them that way and build a bulletproof immune system, I recommend NuVet Plus and NuJoint Plus for the dog’s entire life.
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Order Code: 55703
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Dosage: Start with 1/4 tab of each daily and increase weekly to the recommended dose on the bottle.
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Dosage: Start with 1/4 tab of each daily and increase weekly to the recommended dose on the bottle.
4. The Rebel Wrinkle & Ear Logic
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Wrinkles: Stop scrubbing them daily! You are wiping away the “good bacteria.” Only clean them during bath time with Original Blue Dawn Dish Soap.
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If a rash happens: 3 days of Betadine, a Dawn wash on Day 4, then 3 more days of Betadine. Simple.
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Ears: Weekly 50/50 mix of white vinegar and rubbing alcohol. Spray it in, massage the base for 30 seconds, and wipe the goop out.
Decades of Experience at Your Fingertips
We don’t claim to know everything, but we’ve done this a time or two. If you have questions about your Bully’s health or diet, reach out.
Text or Call: 760-580-6084