Expert: English Bulldogs ( Marie ) e-mail me at mpmaltese@gmail.com - 1/2/2011

Question
Hello, I have a female american bulldog that is my 2 year old little girls best friend. The problem is that her skin and shedding is so bad I have been thinking about getting rid of her. her skin flakes off like fish scales and she sheds alot. I have tried several different foods with no change and I took her to the vet when she was younger but they did not know what to do other than sell me some vitamins and shampoo that made no difference. I don't know what to do I can't stand my house looking this way, her skin is all over everything. Please help me. Thanks, Ryan

Answer
American bulldog shedding ; canine skin and coat issues; Allergy dogs; Nu Vet bulldogs;
Hi Ryan, Shedding skin and fur is very hard to keep up with!  Sounds like a bunch of work for you.  PLUS, it's not normal year round to have this kind of dry skin.
I have helped 1000s of pets and many many American bulldogs-  
There are a number of basic things we can do for your girl.  Every little child needs a dog and we want to keep her with your family.

1.  Please get some Salmon oil -  give 1 tablespoon per day  - Always -  MIX into the food:
I like the Salmon oil from Yummy Chummies - Just look for PURE alaska Salmon oil -
Sold in Pet Stores or for Humans at Health Food stores...
As long as it is Alaska salmon or Wild Salmon oil, it will work.
*you should see results in 30 days or less *

2.  NuVET Plus - This is a skin and coat vitamin- it's a Natural supplement that will help reduce the allergies that are hitting your dog's skin.  I am sure your dog has some Environmental allergies.  NuVET will heal the coat, redcue shedding and protect the hips and joints from injury.
Can't get this in the stores:  Order here
My Private NuVET Site:
http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled4.html
It has reduced my pitbull's shedding by 80%!  It has also helped him to stop scratching.
Reduces ear infections, too.

3.  Let's get this kid onto a NO corn / No junk Dog food - MOST of my clients use LIFE's Abundance Holitic dog food:  YOU feed a little less because it is very condensed.
Less feeding of junk means SMALLER poops to pick up from the yard!  They use the food and digests it with much less Waiste.
This can't be found in the pet stores;  It's delivered to your door ---  
Fresh from the Bakery -Natural Factory;
http://www.lifesabundance.com/Catalog/ProductDetail.aspx?realname=20066428&Produ...(Pet_Base)
You will save money in the long run when using a Quality food.  LESS Medical Problems = Less visits to the VET offcie.
They also have some great - healthy treats, too.


So, oil, NuVET, and Life's Abundance dog food..... it's a good start.

Please also ask the NuVET folks for the TEA TREE hot spot Shampoo.  I beleive it's around 12.00 a bottle.  I would use this 2 x a month for a good bath.  Soap it up and leave on for 3-5 mintes and then rinse well.  Every-other-day do a good brushing - find a wide tooth brush that gets down to the skin.  Be careful but give her a good brushing to loosen the dry skin.

A few nights per week place some Olive oil on your hand and run it into her dry areas.
A bit of Olive oil is very helpful on the skin.  Rub it in good - you can wipe the excess with a paper towel.

For a daily wash, use some Unscented Human baby wipes - add a drop of water and just rub onto her coat in a brushing motion.  This will help to remove some of the dry skin and keep her fresh.


Give my suggestions a try.  The NuVET folks give a 60 day money back guarantee on the NuVET wafer supplement.  The Life's Abundance Folks give a 30 day moeny bck guarantee on the food.
No risk, all natural and Money back guaranteed.


Keep me posted.

***VERY busy here at my Doggie Hotel this week...
Cozy Country Doggie Ranch in South Carolina

Here is my home/ hotel for dogs:
http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled1.html

Happy New Year!

Marie Peppers LPN MA