Expert: English Bulldogs ( Marie ) e-mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com - 7/24/2008

Question
QUESTION: hi i have a 5month old english bull dog, she has started limping a bit on her left leg, i went to the vets they said they can not find anything wrong they checked the hips, platella joints etc
do you have any advise

thankyou

vanda

ANSWER: Wow, glad you have the vet check her out.
What kind of food are you feeding her?  Brand?
Also, are you doing any supplements?

get back to me, OK



Marie Peppers

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QUESTION: hi
thankyou for your reply,
we are feeding her royal canin dry pupppy food, we currently not giving her any supplements.
would you suggest some? could that be a reason for her limp?
i love her dearly and want to do whats best for her

regards

vanda

Answer
Hi:  The food you are feeding is ok... There are better foods on the market:  Let's make some changes for this girl..

First, put her on Natural Balance Dog food ( Puppy to Adult formula) / this bag is for all ages and stages.... All Natural - Excellent Food with low fillers / Excellent quality.
Make the change over slowly.... For one month, mix the old food brand and the new Natural Balance.  After the 30 days, then go to the 100% new food please.

Also, buy some Salmon oil, get the kind that is Pure.  Give your baby one teaspoon per day.  As she gets larger you can give her 2 teaspoons per day... For NOW, just start with the one.  Great for her Joints, Skin, Coat and General Health.

Last, get her onto NuVET PLUS supplements/ this is the best doggie Vitamin in the Country.  Also, great for joints and mobility .... You should see great results in her quality of health.
NuVET will cost you about .55 cents per day.. MOST breeders send the pups home with NuVET Plus wafers.
Here is the ordering info-
Call 1-800-474-7044  ( Give order code 81098/ They Can not sell to the PUBLIC without an order code from a Breeder)
Tell them you want a 90 count of NuVET Plus
Wafers
Make sure you ask about the 15% off Discount with Auto ship....
Here is the web site - the have an E store that is secured.
http://www.nuvet.com/81098



Let me know how things are going in 30 days.  I may have more suggestions for you as time goes by.
Good Luck


Marie Peppers
A-Plus Pet Care
NuVET Plus /

Nutritional Counseling
 mtnmom@gci.net