Expert: English Bulldogs ( Marie ) e-mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com - 10/26/2010

Question
I have a 7 month old male. I have noticed quite a few bumps on his torso lately. He doesn't scratch them. In addition, he has been shedding a lot. Currently feeding him Science Diet puppy formula 2 cups 2 times a day. Bathing him once a week. Any ideas?

Answer
Hi Scott,  He may need a better quality food.  How about slowly taking him off the Science diet.  Try finding Innova PUPPY or Merrick Puppy food.  Mix your food and the new food at a 50:50 % for about 2 weeks.  Never change a food over, too quickly.

Also, let's get this bullie onto some Olive Oil, give 1/2 teaspoon per day for about 90 days.  ( If it helps continue at this small amount long term)

Last, Most of my clients take 1 NuVET wafer per day .  This is a skin and coat healer and also works to blast and stop allergies.
Keep the shedding at a LOW...
Go here to order ( NOT sold in stores/ Holistic) :
My bulldog page
http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled4.html
Also, Only give him a bath every 10 days.  I love the NuVET Puppy Shampoo.... In between baths you can use unscented baby wipes, the kind for human babies...

good luck!

Marie Peppers LPN MA
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