Expert: English Bulldogs ( Marie ) e-mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com - 1/5/2011

Question
I have a 1 1/2 year old, male, fixed American Bulldog. He weighs 95lbs and is the light of my life. When we got him he was suffering from ear mites, and skin rash. After his course of meds to clear up both he was great and developed perfectly. In the last 6-8 months he has had constant ear infections and just finished another course of medication for a rash on his head. We feed him grain free, white fish and sweet potato food, and an apple from time to time. He has bad doggie dandruff, that he's had since he was a pup aswell. My question is, is there another way besides meds that I can treat the ear infections and dandruff, or is there something else I should be giving him or not giving him to prevent them.

Answer
American Bulldog health issues;  American Bulldog ear infections; doggie dandruff;
Hi Melissa,  Yes, I would love to help you and your dog.
Sounds like your dog has a very weak immune system.  The food you are feeding is fine.  
Just make sure the treats are grain free or at least do not contain any corn.
Here are some ideas to try.  I have a very good success rate with bulldogs!
Let me know if you follow any of my advice.

I LOVE follow-ups, so keep me posted:

Please start this baby onto some PEARLS -

Let's Go with a good Probiotic.  I am sure this baby may have an overgrowth of yeast bacteria related to allergies and antibiotic usage.

Look for PEARLS in the store; This is Natural and can be used with anything your Vet is ordering for this kid.  Give 1 per day for 90 days -- This is not a drug / natural probiotic.
Get the strongest dosage of this Probiotic:
This is found at GNC, Walgreens, Walmart or CVS stores

PEARLS Elete
Proprietary Probiotic Blend
Lactobacillus plantarum, Bifidobacterium lactis, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium longum
PLEASE take the Pearls Probiotic at least 60 days.  






I would love to see your Bulldog on the NuVET Itchy dog kit.... (1 1/2) NuVET wafers per day - Give this LONG term.  NuVET will make this Bulldog a new man!  
All Natural and very safe : No harsh drugs...  Not a drug at all~

Also - the NuVET folks make a hot spot spray that is Wonderful!
Spray on itchy areas when needed - smells so nice and soothing.  It is soothing for a rash.
You can use this as long as the rash is not open skin.

NuVET Hot spot spray is about 10.00 for a good size bottle.

The NuVET Plus Wafers run 20.00 to 39.00 ( go on the auto ship and get the Discounted rate)

Call 1-800-474-7044  Give my discount  ***code 81098/ I can track my clients.
Tell them VET Nurse Marie sent you.  
The NuVET Plus Wafers will help prevent or lessen ear infections.  
NuVET will help to re-build a Weak immune system ....

It's an Allergy Blaster.


Ear Wash Solution:  NuVET's Ear Wash

Look for the EAR Wash on the NuVET site - You can use this Ear wash a few times per week.
Link is below:


You are looking for the Hot Spot spray and the NuVET wafers...
NuVET also makes a nice HOT - Spot / TEA tree oil shampoo for about 12.00 a bottle  ( you can use this ever 2 weeks - very soothing)
( or bring the shampoo to the Dog wash or Groomer- they will use it if you tell them)
This will help with the Doggie Dandruff, too.

NOT sold in stores:  order here
http://www.nuvet.com/81098
See my bulldog site:
http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled4.html

Almost Forgot - PLEASE give 1 tablespoon per day of Pure olive oil.  GREAT for skin, coat and even knees and joints....


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