Expert: English Bulldogs ( Marie ) e-mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com - 8/27/2010

Question
QUESTION: What do I do to her feet to stop them from bleeding it comes and goes for no apparent reason. She takes 1 Nuvet vitamin every day since I got her she will be 2 years old in Nov. The vet had her on antibiotics the last time we went though this. The vet said she had a severe body infection due to her feet and her glands in the back of her legs were swollen. I feel so bad for her she is starting to lay around and she is really active and playful her name is "MS.PUGSLY" she was to be a miniature bulldog but she weighs about 50lbs. of fun loving joy!!!!!

ANSWER: Hi - Poor little Ms. Pugsly.  What do you use on her feet to cover them?  Have you tried any booties?  I bet she has allergies to dirt, grass and pollens.  Glad she is on the NuVet As this helps to build the immune system.  She is a big girl and I would give her 1 1/2 NuVET wafers per day.

Also, use an unscented baby wipe on her paws.  ( Every time she comes in from outside)

What kind of food are you feeding her?  Brand and Flavor.
Let me know --- Food, snacks -????

Have you tried the NuVET hot spot spray for her feet/???? great product -
see here:
http://www.nuvet.com/81098
( look for the Hot spot Tea tree spray)
And make sure you have plenty of NuVet Wafers, too.

Please get back to me.......

Marie Peppers LPN MA

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QUESTION: Ms. Pugsly is starting to have a oder what do you suggest we bathe her in. Iam always afraid that she will develope a skin irritation or her ears will get infected.

Answer
You can apply Bag balm to her paw pads and open areas...
Bag Balm is found in the baby department of Target, Walmart and CVS.  Also, sometimes it is found in the Pet areas, too.
HOPE Pugsly is doing a little better?


Hi again - Another NuVET Product - An excellent Shampoo for hot spots made with Tea tree and other wonderful and natural additives.

HOT spot Shampoo NuVET Plus ---
Excellent product - Along with the Hot spot spray..
NuVET is not sold in any stores...thru HOLISTIC vet offices and here -
http://www.nuvet.com/81098
http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled4.html

YOU have an account with NuVET -- just tell them you want to try the special Hot spot shampoo and the spray.
1-800-474-7044

HOPE this helps ...
ONLY use the shampoo every 5-7 days and rinse well.
Try to keep your little girl in the shampoo suds for at least 5 minutes before you rinse well with warm water.

Marie Peppers LPN MA
Ask the Vet Nurse

USE order code 81098 when you call NuVET and ASK for the 15% OFF Program on the NuVET Wafer Supplement treats...