Expert: English Bulldogs ( Marie ) e-mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com - 9/22/2008

Question
QUESTION: I just purchased an 11 week old english bulldog and i feel so over protective. Is letting him play in the grass and around other dogs bad for him? I've heard i have to be so careful with him that im affraid to let him do anything. thanks for your help!

ANSWER: Jeremy - I understand your concern about germs and his low immune system.  YOU need to be careful with him getting around other dog's poops... As you know, some bacterias are deadly to a new puppy.

Keep him in a certain area for potty breaks.  Try not to take him to place such as Dog Parks ...until he is over 6 months old.
Take him to places that don't frequent too many canines.

As for his immune system - please make sure he is taking a good supplement and eating a good food:
I refer all my clients to the following foods :
Innova Pup, Wellness PUP, or Solid Gold PUP.... All found in the local pet store.

I love English Bullies!!!! see my web site for two boys:
http://www.apluspetcare.com

OH, one more thing: NuVET PLUS is a must for this bullie boy!
It will help to build his immune system and protect him.
WE have thousands of Bullies on NuVET Plus each day - ONLY about .55 cents per day....
KEEPS the vet away/ A health pet MEANS less visits to the vet office.

1-800-474-7044  ( M-F 8-4 )  NuVET Labs

Please call the girls - this is the Manufacturer - tell them Marie sent you and you are a new Bullie Owner - Ask them for a 90 count of NuVET Plus wafers - This will cover your baby boy for 90 days.
Give the my name and order code - write this down -
Marie Peppers LPN MA ( expert Pet Diets) Code : 81098


I sure hope this has helped!!!  We can talk more supplements and oils, as he get older ... NuVET plus will also give him some bulk in the legs and joints.


Thanks for your question and good luck-
I am here, just ask

Marie Peppers LPN MA
Pet Chef
Dog Food Expert
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mtnmom@gci.net

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QUESTION: hey marie your two bullie boys were awesome! hope my guy gets that cute. He's been with us for a week now but i noticed his appetite has declined. I was reading that i should be putting yogurt or honey on his food everyday. Or maybe he is still getting used to us.I took him to the vet for a checkup but the vet wasnt very knowledgable about bullies. Any advice is greatly appreciated. thanks again marie!

Answer
Hi Jeremey-  Well, I would add some canned pumpkin to his diet.  I like that much better than honey.  Get the kind with the No added sugar - pure canned pumpkin.
Give him 2 tablespoons per day - 1 in the am and 1 in the afternoon... No evening because it is too much fiber - ( you don't want him to poop at 2 am)

Make sure you are giving him a quality food brand.  Let me know if you need help with food or any supplements..

BEST wishes to you two!!!

Marie Peppers LPN MA