Expert: English Bulldogs ( Marie ) e-mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com - 2/10/2010

Question
We need your advice again. Both Jazz and Cowboy are on Innova lowfat dry food twice a day. They also get Theracoat granules on their food. Jazz has a place right on the edge of her tail pocket that irritates her. Most of the hair is gone and she will ballerina spin in order to scratch the area. They are also on K-9 Advantix so there are no parasites. Any ideas???   Also, I've been reading about different things to put in their food. Salmon oil, yogurt, cottage cheese, brewers yeast, probiotics, acidoplillis, the list goes on. So what would you use to maintain health in otherwise healthy bulldogs?


Thanks again,
Terrie

Answer
Hi all!  Put your bullies on the NuVET supplements ( 1 wafer per day) along with some probiotics... Acidophilus ( 1 billion CFUs ) ...


See here:  Bulldog NuVET anti-itch kit -  shampoo, spray and supplements.

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Bulldogs-2360/2009/12/Skin-issues-dermatitis-bulldog....


As for the probiotic - look for 1 billion CFUs of Acidophilus-  you can find this at any store that sells vitamins for humans.  I would give 1 per day for at least 90 days... ( do this at least once per year)

HOPE this helps....

Marie Peppers LPN MA