When and what vaccinations to give a French bulldog

The lifespan of dogs in general, and the French bulldog in particular, largely depends on good health. Therefore, the owner must have knowledge of how he can protect his pet from illnesses and various infectious diseases.

One of these mandatory measures is vaccination. Vaccinations are a mandatory procedure that will help avoid many undesirable consequences, including death. In addition, some veterinary clinics may not accept an adult dog for treatment without vaccination. Not to mention the fact that the dog will be refused mating, will not be allowed to enter the exhibition and will not be allowed to fly abroad.

Types of vaccines and diseases

Thanks to the achievements of modern medicine, protection against especially dangerous diseases in the form of vaccinations has now been developed. These vaccines come in 2 types. The so-called monovaccines are for one type of disease and polyvalent, i.e. complex. The owner usually chooses which one to prefer. However, it is still necessary to listen to the opinion of the veterinarian who is caring for the dog. Preference is mainly given to polyvalent ones. This will save the dog from unnecessary worries, and you won’t have to go to the veterinary clinic again.

There is also a third type of serum, the so-called hyperimmune. This vaccination is given only to adult and unvaccinated animals when the dog needs surgery, usually a couple of hours before the start. This is mainly done in areas with a difficult epidemiological situation. All drugs contain viruses that are completely or partially killed. After their use, the body begins to produce certain antibodies.

As a result, the dog suffers a mild form of the disease and at the same time develops immunity from the introduced pathogen. The protective mechanisms that the body has developed immediately destroy the invading infection. In extreme cases, there may be pathology, but it will proceed easily. Sad statistics show that in 90% of cases, unvaccinated animals die when infected.

Mandatory vaccinations against the following diseases:

1. Rabies. Installed annually. It is well tolerated and has a high mortality rate if neglected.
2. Parvovirus enteritis. It belongs to the category of intestinal diseases, leading to dehydration and immediate death.
3. Plagues of carnivores. A painful disease, difficult to tolerate, leading to death in 90% of cases. Prevention only through vaccination.
4. Adenovirus : belongs to the category of pulmonary infections. Predisposition manifests itself most often in puppies with reduced immunity. To prevent it, annual vaccination is necessary, because even an adult pet that has recovered from the disease will not have long-lasting or stable immunity.
5. Infectious hepatitis is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system and such an important organ as the liver.

Additional serums for dogs, at the request of the owner, against the following diseases:

1. Parainfluenza : this viral disease has a pronounced seasonality. It is transmitted by airborne droplets and is highly pathogenic. They are vaccinated against it, as a rule, before the outbreak of epidemics. To do this, you must first consult a veterinarian and find out when such a period usually begins.
2. Leptospirosis. An infectious disease transmitted by rodents.
3. Piroplasmosis.
4. Coronavirus.
5. Giardiasis.
6. Lyme disease.

It is also highly recommended to get a vaccine against leptospirosis and parainfluenza. They are contagious to humans and very poorly tolerated.

Vitamins for health

For the healthy development of a dog, vitamins are necessary:

• Vitamins E, H, C. Responsible for normalizing the reproductive ability of the body, tidying up the skin and fat metabolism processes.
• Vitamin A. Promotes puppy growth, improved vision and nervous system function.
• Vitamin B9. Allows coat development, prevents anemia, increases hematopoietic processes.
• Vitamin B6. Improves protein metabolism, maintains the optimal amount of hemoglobin.
• Vitamin D. Promotes optimal bone development, takes part in phosphorus-calcium metabolism.

The bulldog's diet includes fish oil and mineral supplements added to the dog's food. With a natural diet, an additional vitamin course may be required. It is better to consult a veterinarian about the usefulness of the products.

Price

It differs depending on the type of serum and the manufacturer. It is also necessary to take into account the cost of doctor's services. So, for example, domestic drugs cost about 300–400 rubles, while imported ones are already more expensive and cost 600–800 rubles. Veterinarian services average 200 - 600 rubles. As a result, it turns out that one vaccination will cost 1000 - 1500 rubles. But in any case, you should not save on the health and life of your pet.

What you need for care

Bulldog puppies are only suitable for apartment living. In a private home, these pets also live indoors. To arrange a place for a small pet, you will need to prepare several basic items:

• bed;
• toys;
• special clothing if you plan to walk in really cold weather (bulldogs quickly overheat and cool down, so this issue should be approached responsibly);
• cups for food and water;
• short hair brush;
• towel.

Important! Not only the French variety of dog, but also others, for example, the blue English bulldog, do not need special bathing products for up to 9 months. The skin of puppies is prone to dryness; treatment with additional chemicals (soap, shampoos - even for sensitive skin) is unacceptable.

Puppies are children too, so it is important to provide them with enough toys

Features of appearance care

Dogs of the French Bulldog breed have fairly short hair, but this does not simplify the process of hygienic care for the pet. Dogs shed heavily, especially if they have problems with their skin (white spots may appear on the chest). The pet is combed with a special brush 2-3 times every week.

On a note! It is recommended to bathe both French bulldogs and Moscow bulldogs, for example, as rarely as possible. 3-4 times for a whole year will be enough for dogs. Buy shampoo for adult pets that is hypoallergenic and for sensitive skin.

It is important to pay special attention to the folds of the animal - in the area of ​​the muzzle, armpits, groin and tail. These places are constantly clogged with sweat, fine dust and dirt, which is especially dangerous for children. The dog does not need to be washed, just wipe with a damp cloth soaked in boiled water (Chlorhexidine is suitable if there is already irritation). After the procedure, the skin is treated with talcum powder or baby cream. It is imperative to monitor the condition of the ears, eyes, nose, and teeth. Features of the procedures for them:

• a visual inspection is carried out at least once a week;
• wipe the ears with a cotton pad;
• The inside of the ear cavity is cleaned with a cotton swab (shallow).

Note! Puppies' eyes are treated daily. It is necessary to carefully wipe the areas with cotton pads soaked in boiled water or chamomile (calendula) decoction.

A feature of the breed is the rapid drying of the nose. Once a week, lubricate this area with oil (olive, coconut, any available). Brush your teeth at least once a week. It is important to accustom puppies to this procedure from a very early age. To clean your teeth, use a special toothpaste and brush.

A healthy pet, with proper care, wears down its claws as usual - on the asphalt during daily walks. If for some reason this does not happen, use a nail clipper. It is important to cut off only the light part - the dark part contains blood vessels. If damaged, the wounds are treated with an antiseptic solution.

When should I start doing it for puppies?

After birth, French bulldog puppies are protected for several weeks by antibodies transmitted through mother's milk, which gradually fade away, and starting from the 8th week, they stop working completely. Then he begins to develop his own immunity. But there is an exception to the rule. For example, it is recommended to give serum to one-month and one-and-a-half-month-old puppies if they are artificially fed or will be transported to another place.

It may also be that there is an epidemiological problem in the nursery. This is usually done with drugs from the Puppy series. At this time, before vaccination, the dog is most vulnerable. Therefore, she needs to be kept in quarantine, not allowed to come into contact with other animals not from her litter, and not allowed to go for walks.

What to do after vaccinations

The first 2 - 3 weeks after vaccination, French bulldogs are weakened. Their body is fighting the virus, so it’s worth protecting your pet from:

• long walks;
• heavy physical and mental stress;
• poor or excessive diet;
• drafts, hypothermia, overheating, dehydration;
• bathing;
• communication with unvaccinated animals.

After the first and second vaccinations of a French bulldog puppy, he is kept in quarantine. The baby is not taken outside and is not allowed to have contact with other pets - except for parents, brothers and sisters. This is a period of immune gap - maternal antibodies are no longer effective, and their own defense mechanisms have not yet been formed.

Schedule

The schedule is indicative and is compiled individually for each dog. It must be agreed upon with the specialist who is leading the dog.

1. Starting from the eighth week, the first vaccine is given against hepatitis, parainfluenza, enteritis, canine distemper, and leptospirosis.
2. Ten to eleven weeks: repeat (re-vaccination) of these drugs. Then it is held every year.
3. At three or 6 months, if desired - for rabies.
4. After changing teeth, usually at six to seven months, again from all diseases, excluding the rabies vaccine.
5. At twelve, everything is done again. Then it is done annually.

All information about the vaccines supplied must be indicated in the veterinary passport. It is necessary to indicate the date, the doctor's name, and the presence of a seal.

Here it is necessary to take into account the fact that revaccination should be carried out with the same vaccine and from the same manufacturer as the first. Also, you should adhere to the terms of revaccination in the annotations for the drugs.

Basics of training

In the period up to 7 months, the puppy develops most actively, and the foundations of behavior and acquired reflexes are laid in it. After 7 months, you can begin training with higher loads.

Learning basic dog control commands can take 3–4 months with constant contact and regular training several times a day for 15–20 minutes. When training, the psychological state and behavior of the owner are important: patience and calm are the key things during training .

Preparation

It is necessary to follow a number of recommendations that will help your French Bulldog puppy undergo vaccination less painfully and avoid unwanted complications. If earlier, when purchasing a puppy, it was not specified who is doing the revaccination, the breeder or the buyer, then you should contact a veterinarian. You need to make an appointment in advance and check the availability of medications in the clinic, which are indicated in the veterinary card.

1. Two weeks before the procedure, you should pay attention to the general condition of the animal. Observe his appetite, bowel movements and sleep.
2. It is necessary to measure the temperature several times in order to compare these readings after vaccination. For a puppy, the normal temperature is 38 – 39 °C, for an adult dog 38.5 – 39 °C.
3. Do deworming against parasites in 10-14 days. Suitable drugs: Milbemax, Drontal, Kanikvantel and others.
4. Treat against ticks and fleas. Medicines: “Stronghold”, “Frontile” and others.
5. Avoid walking your puppy outdoors until he is one year old. As a last resort, only in the arms of the owner.
6. Protect from stress, drafts and hypothermia.
7. Tell your veterinarian if you have any allergies.
8. On the day of vaccinations, the puppy should have a normal healthy appearance.
9. It is not recommended to feed your dog before the procedure. Drinking water is not prohibited.

Memo for puppy owners

CONGRATULATIONS! You have become the proud owner of a French bulldog puppy!

The first thing you and your family need to remember is how to properly pick up a puppy. He is still small and his muscles and ligaments are weak, and if you drag a puppy, picking him up by the front paws, it is very easy to injure him for life. You need to take the puppy with both hands under the chest and under the seat at the same time, or from both sides, grabbing the area of ​​the chest and shoulder blades, and not under the stomach. You should hold it tightly so that the puppy does not break free and fall to the floor. It’s better to squat down to it yourself more often and not lift it unless absolutely necessary.

The sofa can pose a danger to the puppy - do not leave the puppy unattended on it, and it is better not to take the puppy onto the sofa at all until he learns to calmly jump on and off there (of course, if you generally welcome the puppy being on the sofa bed ).

It is strictly unacceptable for a puppy to walk on the street until he has received all his vaccinations! Even one time can be enough to make your puppy sick! Also, before vaccinations, do not allow the puppy to have access to, sniff or lick outdoor shoes. Only two weeks after the 2nd vaccination can you start walking outside with the puppy.

SITE ARRANGEMENT

The puppy's place should be quite soft and spacious. A small mattress covered with a clean cape or sheet, which can be changed or washed as needed, is best suited for it. Nowadays there are many beds for sale in stores, don’t just buy an expensive, large bed with a lot of pillows, the puppy won’t care what to chew on and where to pee. Take something simpler that can be easily washed and dried and of such a size that the puppy can calmly stretch out there along and across.

It is best to place the place so that the puppy can watch you from there. Check that it is not in a draft and preferably not in a passageway, because... For the first time (1.5-2 months), the puppy needs a long sleep, so if there are children in the house, then they need to explain that it is better not to touch the puppy while sleeping.

TOYS

The puppy must chew - growing teeth require this, and you need to provide it with appropriate items - toys, so that it does not spoil your shoes and other household items. These can be special rubber bones, rubber cast balls (which cannot be chewed), etc. Hollow rubber, soft toys, and plastic ones can be chewed, and the puppy can choke on pieces of them. For this reason, you should avoid letting your puppy play with regular toys for children. In pet stores you can buy cords (thick rope with knots), latex toys, special chewing bones made from pressed veins (not small in size, so that the puppy cannot choke when a small piece remains -it should be thrown away to avoid ingestion). In the room where the puppy will be, be sure to remove all small objects and electrical wires. By gnawing on wires, he can be injured by switched on electrical appliances (TV, refrigerator, charger, etc.). You should also not play with a rag with a puppy; he will not understand the difference between a rag and a curtain or tablecloth and will tear both. You cannot play tug of war with the puppy, because... this can ruin your bite. Under no circumstances should you let your puppy play with an old shoe or any other worn-out shoe, as the puppy will not be able to distinguish a new shoe from an old one. All chemicals should be kept out of the puppy's reach.

HYGIENE

Keep the litter clean. The cleaner the bedding, the better the dog. For convenience, it is recommended to have several replaceable pillowcases for the bedding, change them periodically and wash them.

After a walk, wipe your paws and belly with a damp cloth or wash with clean water without soap. You should not wash your puppy unless absolutely necessary, only if it is very dirty. If the puppy is very dirty, you can wash it with a special zoo shampoo for puppies, then rinse the coat well with water and wipe dry. After swimming, keep away from drafts.

When ears become dirty, they should be cleaned with a cotton swab moistened with a special ear lotion (if you don’t have it, you can use baby oil or chlorhexidine). The folds can be wiped simply with a dry cloth, if this is not enough, then they are wiped with chlorhexidine and lubricated with Tithe, but this is also a reason to reconsider the diet, it is possible that the puppy has a reaction to the food.

Periodically trim the claws (curved tip) with special nail clippers. The fifth toe will always have to be trimmed, despite the fact that the dog wears down the remaining claws on the asphalt while walking.

ATTENTION! You need to trim your nails VERY carefully so as not to cut off too much! If you touch living tissue and start bleeding, you must URGENTLY treat the wound with dry potassium permanganate.

Carefully monitor the condition of your baby's teeth, especially during their replacement period. If baby teeth interfere with the growth of permanent teeth, there may be problems with the puppy's bite and canines. If baby teeth do not fall out on their own, you need to contact a veterinarian to have them removed. Never pull toys out of your mouth, and do not allow him to play with a leash on the street. As your puppy grows up, make sure that he does not develop tartar, which will inevitably lead to diseases of the oral cavity. There are special toothpastes for dogs.

Allergies (red ears or dandruff) are possible due to a change in food or excess vitamins.

To keep your eyes clean, if necessary, rinse them with a swab dipped in sleeping tea or chamomile. If you suspect something serious, contact a veterinarian (especially with purulent discharge), this may be a consequence of conjunctivitis.

If your puppy rides on his butt, the cause is usually inflammation of the anal glands, and it does not necessarily mean that it could be worms. Ask your veterinarian to show you how to clean them, so you can carry out this procedure yourself in the future.

TOILET TRAINING

After sleeping, eating, or active play, the puppy has a natural need to empty its bladder and intestines; in this case, it is good to take the puppy outside (only after all vaccinations) or to a designated place in the apartment, where a rag or just an old newspaper is laid out. Large absorbent and waterproof sheets sold in regular pharmacies are very suitable. First, you need to cover large areas in different places of the apartment (where the puppy walks), when the puppy understands that this needs to be done in diapers and there will be mistakes - the lightly covered areas are gradually reduced.

Puppies begin to ask consciously at 4 months, but much depends on the skill and patience of the owners; they can be taught to be clean even earlier. As soon as you notice that the puppy begins to spin and sit down, you need to put him in a place prepared for this purpose and hold him for a while. After successful completion, praise him and treat him. In most cases, the puppy quickly gets used to using these “home comforts”, and there is less dirt from the puppies. And remember, the puppy will not wait until you drink coffee in the morning and leisurely get dressed. If you want to quickly accustom your puppy to cleanliness, you need to adapt to his schedule and take him out as often as possible, only after 4 months will the puppy be able to tolerate a little and you can begin to accustom him to the schedule you need.

VACCINATIONS

Before vaccination, the puppy must look completely healthy and feel good. After vaccination, it is advisable to observe the puppy for 5-6 hours, and if signs of an allergic reaction appear, such as swelling of the nasopharynx, difficulty breathing, hardening of the lips, call a doctor immediately. Allergic reactions to vaccination are very rare, but, unfortunately, they do occur. Try not to combine flea and tick treatment several days before and after vaccination. It is recommended to use vaccinations from such manufacturers as MERIAL (Eurikan, PrimoDog) and INTERVET (Nobivak), Duramune (Duramun). Within 30 days, the breeder can give Nobivac Puppy DP or Primodog-P. The following vaccinations are required:

The first – about 2 months: Nobivac DHPPi (Nobivac DHPPi) + Nobivac Lepto (Nobivac Lepto)

The second - after 2-4 weeks: Nobivac DHPPi + Nobivac Lepto. Required with rabies vaccine - Nobivak DHPPi+R+L.

Third – after the final change of teeth (at 7-8 months):

Next, every year it is necessary to vaccinate the dog against parvovirus distemper, leptospirosis and rabies: Nobivac DHPPi + Nobivac Lepto + Nobivac Rabies Remember that before vaccination you must get rid of worms. If, as a result of such treatment, it is discovered that the dog has been wormed, then the treatment must be repeated and the dog must be vaccinated only after consultation with a veterinarian.

ANTI-WELM TREATMENT

Drive away worms every three months and 10 days before vaccination. Follow the dosage specified in the instructions exactly. Weigh your dog and calculate the dosage. An overdose can lead to serious complications, including the death of the animal, and an insufficient dosage will not get rid of parasites. In cases of severe infestation, deworming must be repeated after 10 days. If there are several animals living in your house, then carry out similar activities at the same time for all of them to avoid the risk of re-infection with worms from each other.

Modern veterinary medicine can offer you the following anthelmintics:

KANIKVANTEL PLUS

It is used for the prevention and treatment of dogs against round and flat helminths. Dosage: 1 tablet per 10 kg of weight. For prophylaxis, it is given once. In case of ascaris infestation, treatment with Kanikvantel Plus should be repeated after 2-3 weeks.

POLIVERCAN

Designed to destroy round and flat helminths. It is produced in the form of sugar briquettes, which are happily eaten by animals or dissolved in a small amount of drinking water. Dosage: for an animal weighing from 1 to 5 kg - 0.5 cubes, then - 1 cube per 10 kg of weight. Can be used once. In case of severe infestation, repeat the drug for 10-12 days.

If there are no special indications, deworming is carried out once every 3 months. It is necessary to drive away worms from bitches 2 weeks before mating.

Prazicide, Prasitel, Drontal, Dirofen are also possible

TREATMENT AGAINST TICKS AND FLEA

Ticks and fleas can carry various diseases. One of the most dangerous diseases transmitted by ticks is piroplasmosis. If veterinary care is not provided to your dog in a timely manner, your pet’s death may occur on the 3rd day of illness.

It is best to use spray or drops from Frontline, Advantix, Hartz, Stronghold, Advocate. Instructions for using this product will be given to you along with the drug at the veterinary store. Please note that the entire composition must be applied to the animal's skin and not to its fur. Processing is done regularly, approximately once a month, starting from March-April and ending in November. Stronghold and Lawyer also protect against worms, pay attention to this.

FEEDING

The first days after purchasing a puppy, you need to feed it the same thing that the breeder fed it. After the puppy adapts to its new home, if desired, it can be gradually transferred to a diet that is most acceptable to the new owner. You need two bowls - one for food and one for water. One bowl of water should always be there. Don't forget to keep the water clean and fresh. The food is provided only for the duration of the meal, no more than 15 minutes. If the puppy is playing around, distracted, or eating poorly, the uneaten food must be removed! Under no circumstances should you coax a puppy or chase him with a bowl; this will lead to you “persuading” even an adult dog to eat. And as a consequence of this, the dog will be constantly thin, feeding will turn into endless agony for both you and your dog. The puppy will quickly understand that if he didn’t eat on time, the food is over, in this case you won’t have any problems feeding the dog. The food should be moderately warm (not from the refrigerator, but not from the stove either.

The number of feedings depends on age:

• 1-2 months – 5 times a day.
• 2-4 months – 4 times a day
• 4-6 months – 3 times a day
• 7-12 months – 2 times a day

After eating, give the puppy rest, do not disturb him, do not walk immediately after eating to avoid stomach volvulus. Under no circumstances feed him in the intervals between feedings, do not give him anything from the table, otherwise soon you will constantly see a “poor, unfortunate, hungry” dog with saliva all the way to the floor during lunch, and your own meal will turn into torture , the piece won’t go down your throat. Therefore, it is recommended that after the puppy has eaten, the command “Get out of the kitchen!” send him out. If you have patience and are consistent in your actions, then after feeding your pet will leave the kitchen on its own. If there are children in the house, then explain to them why this is being done, because... Children most often follow the lead of a “starving” animal, slipping tidbits under the table. Tell them that this will bring nothing but great harm to the puppy.

Considering that it is very difficult to balance all the components of food at home, it is strongly recommended to use ready-made/dry dog ​​food.

DRY FOOD

It is best, easier and more correct to raise a puppy using dry food, but it must be “premium” or “super premium” class food. These foods should be selected according to the age and size of the dog. It is not recommended to save on food and use “economy” class food (such as “Trapeza...”, “Chappie...”, etc.). Unfortunately, “economy” class food will not be able to provide all the needs of a growing body. In addition, they are often very allergic. So subsequent treatment will cost much more than quality food.

There are a lot of brands of acceptable dry food, for example, Hill's, Royal Canin, Eukanuba, Purina Pro Plan, Pro Pac, etc. Manufacturing companies produce a wide range of foods designed for dogs of different age groups and leading different lifestyles. Your puppy will initially eat the puppy food indicated on the food packaging, but pay attention to the protein and fat content of the food you choose. High protein foods are not suitable for bulldog puppies. After this, you will switch the puppy to a diet for juniors or young growing dogs, and only after that to a regular diet (the age category is always indicated on the food package).

Bulldogs often have an allergic reaction to one food or another. It can manifest itself as redness and excessive discharge in the ears, skin rashes, and itching. This does not mean that the food is bad, it is just not suitable for your pet. You should consult a doctor to determine the cause of the allergy and temporarily stop feeding this food. Classic hypoallergenic foods are considered to be foods containing lamb, rice, and sea fish; they are used by many brands (Royal Conin, Eukanuba, Pro Plan, Hills, etc.)

When deciding to feed your puppy dry food, you must feed ONLY dry food, no cereals, meat, dairy products, because... the above foods have everything necessary for the proper development of the puppy, and supplementation, especially protein products, will only upset the balance of nutrients in the food, which can lead to kidney and liver diseases. You can give fruits and vegetables as treats occasionally. For puppies with poor appetite, it is possible to add a spoonful of good quality canned dog food to their food.

Until about 2 months of age, dry food for a puppy must first be soaked to a mushy state, but only with warm, not hot water. Then gradually the food is given more and more dry. At the same time, drinking water should be in the bowl at all times, even if you are soaking the food! It is better to use clean filtered water. The table on the package will inform you about the exact amount of food you should give your puppy. Using it, it is not difficult to determine the daily amount of food consumed, based on the weight and age of the puppy; divide it by the number of feedings and, thus, determine the portion that is needed at the moment. However, tables are not an immutable truth. For dogs, as for people, everything is very individual. You have to navigate by looking at your dog. A bulldog puppy should not be too thin, but not too fat.

Don't forget that feeding dry food increases your dog's need to drink, so make sure your water bowl is always full.

NATURAL PRODUCTS

If you decide to feed your puppy natural food, you must remember that this is a very serious and responsible decision. After all, everything that you put into your little friend from the first months of life, and proper nutrition is the foundation, you will receive for the rest of your life. The balance of necessary nutritional components, additives and minerals will be maintained - your family will have a strong, healthy animal, if something is missed somewhere - you will treat the dog for life.

The most important rule is that you need to cook separately for the dog. Food from the owner's table is absolutely not suitable for a dog, and even more so for a small puppy. The basis for a puppy’s growth are protein products: meat (including raw meat), dairy products. It is impossible to raise a good puppy on cereals and soups alone!

The following ratios should be observed in the diet of an adult dog:

• meat – 10-20 g per 1 kg of body weight (3-4 g/kg of crude protein);
• fat – 1-2 g per 1 kg of body weight, or 1/6 of the amount of meat;
• carbohydrates (porridge) – 5-6 g per 1 kg of body weight, or 1/2 the amount of meat.

Minerals should make up 3-5% of dry matter. For puppies these figures are 2-3 times higher.

MEAT – give the puppy raw daily in finely chopped pieces. You cannot feed your dog meat alone. The meat must be frozen for several days in the freezer, and then, finely chopped, scalded with boiling water. Meat should not be given in the form of minced meat, but finely chopped. Minced meat is not recommended, as it does not stay in the stomach and passes into the intestines semi-digested. In the intestines, enzymes from digestive juices act on carbohydrates and fats, while proteins remain unused. Lean beef or lamb is best.

INTERNAL ORGANS (rumen, udder, heart, lungs, kidneys, liver) – can be given from 6 months, replacing part of the meat. By-products must be boiled, because... they may contain germs of worms.

DAIRY PRODUCTS – in first place, of course, is cottage cheese. Milk is less nutritious, poorly digestible by puppies, and sometimes makes them weak. Kefir, yogurt and other fermented milk products are very good for your baby, as they have a good effect on digestion (especially with bifidobacteria). It’s better to make cottage cheese yourself, or buy high-quality, non-sour cottage cheese. You can top the cottage cheese with kefir or fermented baked milk.

It is necessary to give calcined cottage cheese for at least 6-7 months, which is very easy to prepare: put kefir (milk) on the fire, before boiling, pour in a solution of calcium chloride at the rate of 1 liter of kefir/milk - 2 tablespoons of calcium chloride, remove from heat after boiling. Stir and discard through cheesecloth (milk takes a little longer to curdle). Give cottage cheese semi-liquid, adding fermented milk products.

FISH – better than sea fish. River fish can be given only boiled, sea fish - raw, doused with boiling water. The fish must be freed from bones. Smoked and salted foods must be excluded from the diet. In dog diets, especially dietary ones, mainly lean and moderately fatty fish are used. Skinny fish (up to 3% fat) include pollock, haddock, pollock, pike perch, cod, hake, and pike. Some types of fish (merlan, hake, pollock, pollock, haddock and others) contain trimethylamine oxide, which binds iron in the feed and converts it into an indigestible form. As a result, dogs and cats develop a severe form of anemia and their coat color changes. Cooking eliminates the negative effects of fish. When feeding fish raw, ferrous preparations (ferroanemine, ferrodex, etc.) must be added to the feed.

BONES – have no nutritional value. It is not uncommon for a puppy's intestines to become clogged. Boiled ones often cause constipation and colitis. Poultry (chicken, etc.) tubular bones are dangerous: they can lead to intestinal perforation.

GREATS – cannot be the basis for a puppy’s growth, but are necessary to replenish the body’s energy costs. You can give boiled rice and buckwheat. When cooking porridge, it is very useful to add carrots, cabbage, herbs, etc. Semolina, barley, pearl barley, and corn should not be given.

VEGETABLES – You can make vegetable stews from cabbage, carrots, and zucchini. Raw fruits and berries, raw and finely chopped greens (lettuce, parsley) are good. The puppy must be accustomed to all this from an early age and not allowed to get used to it. A small puppy can be left with whole raw fruits and vegetables - like toys (apples, carrots). Beans, peas, and potatoes cannot be given, because dogs do not have enzymes that break down starch!

SWEETS - spoil appetite and disrupt digestion. Do not give it under any circumstances!

For normal digestion of food, it is also important that the puppy eats in a calm environment, without rushing.

MINERAL FEEDING

When feeding a puppy with premium or super premium balanced dry food, as a rule, no special vitamins or additives are required. If you feed your puppy natural food, supplements are required during the growth period and then in courses.

Calcidee (USA) is a preparation containing calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D in the amount necessary for the absorption of minerals. This drug is simply indispensable for puppies during the period of active growth, determined by the physiological characteristics of each breed. Given according to instructions. Also, such fertilizers as SA-37, Kanvit, Kanina, Wetzim have proven themselves well.

QUESTIONS OF RAISING A PUPPY

On the first night in a new place, your baby may whine a little, but, most likely, will persistently cross his paws and ask to come to your bed. Until now, his whole world was contained in the “nest” in which he was born, next to him were his mother, brothers, sisters - littermates, and suddenly in an instant everything changed. The puppy is in a state of mild stress. Be patient, don't take him to bed. Do not allow from the first day what an adult dog cannot do in the future. The dog does not understand - today it is “possible”, but tomorrow it is “not possible”. If you give in, be prepared for the fact that the new tenant will always share a sleeping place with you! To distract the baby, you can put a heating pad or a bottle of warm water under the bedding, he will warm up and fall asleep. A soft toy next to him can also calm the puppy in the first days, it will remind the puppy of his littermates, as a rule, this works, try it.

The first command that is taught to the puppy is the “No” command. The puppy must know and follow this command well

Already at a very early age, you can slowly teach your puppy to follow the command “Come to me!” Reward him for following this command both at home and outside. As a reward, there may be a piece of treat, a favorite toy, and most importantly, of course, do not skimp on praise. Remember, if your baby got into trouble, but still followed the command “Come to me” and ran up to you, you should under no circumstances punish the puppy! After executing this command, all “scores” for past offenses should be forgotten. If this happens, your dog will never approach you on the street.

If you take your puppy on a leash during walks only to lead him home, he will quickly learn that “Come to me!” associated with an unpleasant termination of the walk. If it is possible to let the puppy run around without a leash, then after he has run a little, take him on a leash, walk with him, and then let him go again. This should be done several times during one walk, then there will be no problems with the leash.

In addition to practicing the command “Come to me!” These exercises will teach your dog to walk calmly on a leash. In modern cities, many dogs die under the wheels of cars. On crowded streets and alleys, a puppy and an adult dog (even a very obedient one) should only be on a leash.

A small puppy, having played, may encroach on your new shoes left in the corridor, or on the recently pasted wallpaper, leave a puddle in an undesirable place, etc. Remember, you can stop unwanted actions with your voice, under no circumstances should you spank or anything like that - to punish the puppy. He reacts very well to intonation and will understand that you are unhappy. It’s even better not to “provoke” the puppy. When leaving him at home alone, remove small and necessary things that are accessible to his teeth, especially shoes, threads, needles, etc. Raise curtains, hanging tablecloths, wires. It is better to allocate one room for the puppy (hallway, kitchen), which you can completely secure during your absence, or buy or make an enclosure, it will be needed for a while while the puppy is still small and stupid, and later there will be no need for it.

A puppy cannot immediately learn numerous prohibitions. Punishment for a “crime” can only be caught at the SCENE of the “crime”, at the MOMENT of its commission. If you come home and your favorite slippers are completely dismantled, the puppy jumps for joy when he sees you, and you start scolding him, he will decide what happened to him for such a stormy meeting, and he won’t even remember about the slippers. You can’t punish a puddle or a pile at all! You just need to show that this is not good and that you are not happy (with your voice, facial expressions). The metabolism of a growing puppy is so rapid that he will still get dirty in the apartment for up to 5-6 months. If you take it out into the yard after every nap and feeding, there will be significantly fewer puddles. In the apartment, you can take the puppy to a specially designated place with a newspaper, rag or a medicine sheet intended for this purpose on the floor.

If you need to leave for a long enough period of time, the puppy needs to be given a good walk and fed, then he will sleep most of the time before your arrival. You cannot walk with an unvaccinated puppy.

Vaccination should be carried out before the teeth change, that is, up to 3.5 months. Owners of puppies need to remember that the lack of physical activity, as well as inadequate feeding before the age of 1.5 years, that is, during the period of intensive development, cannot be compensated for later, and such a puppy will not make a good breeding, working, or show dog!

A small puppy should walk often, but little by little, so as not to get tired. Gradually the number of walks decreases and their duration increases.

Long walks can be taken ONLY BEFORE MEALS. The puppy will have a wonderful appetite and his back will not sag.

Puppies need to be taken out as often as possible, but do not forget - long walks only before meals, after meals you can only go out for the sake of keeping the house clean. If possible, be sure to let them play with peers, but under your supervision, preventing dangerous moments. When walking, do not encourage aggressiveness and pugnacity, because later, due to the quarrelsomeness trained in this way, your dog will be forced to walk alone. For a French bulldog, you don’t need to buy a harness; the best choice would be a length-adjustable collar from Rogz, Trixie, Hunter and tape measures from Flexia; a tape measure for an adult bulldog should be no less than for dogs weighing 25 kg, do not forget that the bulldog’s jerk strength If the tape measure is large enough, a small tape measure will not withstand such a load.

DO NOT FORGET!

1. The first vaccination is given at the age of about 2 months (anthelmintic drugs are given 7-10 days before the vaccination).
2. The second vaccination is given after 2-4 weeks with a mandatory rabies vaccination.
3. A week or two after the second vaccination, you can go for walks. Until then, take care of the dog: do not wash it, do not overcool it, do not contact other dogs.
4. When feeding dry food, stick to the dosage and do not feed anything else.
5. You need to walk with your puppy wearing a collar; a harness is not suitable.
6. All subsequent vaccinations are done once a year, with mandatory registration in the veterinary passport.
7. You must remember that a puppy's normal temperature is between 38 and 39 degrees. The temperature is measured in the anus, it is not necessary to touch your nose! A healthy puppy is active and playful; if he is lethargic and sleepy, refuses food - measure his temperature! You should be wary if your puppy has an upset stomach, is vomiting, has a rash, or refuses food or water. Please remember that many viral diseases occur at lightning speed, and it is better to call a doctor at night than to wait until the morning.
8. Don’t hesitate to call more often, it’s better to be safe than to miss the moment. Even if everything is fine with you, call, we worry about our “graduates” and are always happy to hear from them
9. Don't forget to send photos of dogs!
10. If your phone number has changed or you are moving, please notify us about it.

Need to abstain

It is necessary to refuse the procedure and reschedule vaccinations for another time in the following cases:

1. If there is a suspicion that the French bulldog had contact with an infected dog and became infected himself. This is fraught with the fact that the vaccine can only intensify the disease and lead to very sad consequences. Up to and including death.
2. No parasite treatment has been carried out.
3. If the puppy is lethargic or, on the contrary, too active and excited. Or sick.
4. There is a change of teeth.
5. Less than three weeks have passed since the previous vaccine. The exception is revaccination.
6. Bitches, less than three months before mating.
7. Less than two weeks before and after surgery, childbirth or estrus, antibiotic administration.
8. If there are any other suspicions that impair health.

Accessories

You need to carefully prepare for the arrival of a new tenant and purchase everything necessary to make your pet comfortable in the new home.

1. A lounger where you can comfortably rest and sleep. This could be a small warm rug, a low wooden box with soft bedding, or a basket with low sides.
2. Two bowls: for food and water. They can be made of different materials, but they must be wide and low so that the bulldog can eat comfortably.
3. A collar with a sign indicating the dog's name and owner's address.
4. Leash.
5. A muzzle made of soft leather, which is necessary when traveling on public transport, while walking in crowded places or when visiting a veterinary clinic.
6. French bulldogs do not tolerate cold well, so for walks in the cold season it is advisable for puppies to purchase clothes (overalls, jacket, hat).
7. Active bulldogs need toys so they can play and frolic. Balls, boomerangs, rubber bones should not be small so that the puppy cannot swallow them.

Possible complications and consequences

Vaccination involves the introduction of a virus, so the French bulldog will experience general malaise for approximately three days. Reactions such as: decreased or lack of appetite, general weakness, fever up to 39.5 ° C, occasional vomiting or diarrhea are possible. A lump-like swelling may also appear at the injection site. All these manifestations are of a normal response nature. During this period, it is better not to disturb the dog again and protect it from the following actions:

1. Long walks and heavy loads.
2. Bathing.
3. Hypothermia or overheating.
4. Communication with animals that are not vaccinated.

It may also be that excessive salivation, redness on the skin, itching, shortness of breath appear - all this is a manifestation of a reaction to an allergy. This usually occurs within half an hour after the vaccine is administered. If an antihistamine is not administered at this time, anaphylactic shock may occur, with the most dire consequences, including death. It is for this reason that you need to stay with the doctor for half an hour and see what the reaction is.

You should immediately consult a doctor in the following cases:

1. For convulsions.
2. Repeated discharge in the form of diarrhea or vomiting.
3. If you have heavy and difficult breathing.
4. Profuse salivation.
5. Temperature 40 °C or more.
6. Lack of appetite for more than a day.

Bathing and litter box

Short-haired French bulldogs do not need to be bathed often ; just wipe them with a damp cloth. Full bath procedures are carried out once every ten days using special shampoos. From an early age, the puppy is taught to be neat, so that he goes to a special tray and does not make puddles on the floor.

Typically, small puppies go to the toilet after sleeping, feeding or playing. At the first sign of concern, pick up your pet and take it to a place specially prepared for the toilet. Don't forget to praise him when he makes a puddle in the tray.

Patience and affection on your part will help achieve the desired result.

Rules for vaccinations for French bulldogs

The lifespan of dogs in general, and the French bulldog in particular, largely depends on good health.
Therefore, the owner must have knowledge of how he can protect his pet from illnesses and various infectious diseases. One of these mandatory measures is vaccination. Vaccinations are a mandatory procedure that will help avoid many undesirable consequences, including death. In addition, some veterinary clinics may not accept an adult dog for treatment without vaccination. Not to mention the fact that the dog will be refused mating, will not be allowed to enter the exhibition and will not be allowed to fly abroad.

Why and against what are French bulldogs vaccinated?

Vaccination preparations contain partially or completely killed virus cells - “live” and “dead” vaccines. After their administration, antibodies against infectious diseases begin to be produced. Simply put, a pet is infected with a weakened virus, the dog suffers a mild form of the disease and develops immunity to certain pathogens.

The risk of infection remains even after vaccination. However, protective mechanisms destroy the infection immediately after entering the body, or the pathology proceeds easily. Whereas unvaccinated animals die in 90% of cases.

Dogs must be vaccinated against:

1. Rabies. Dangerous viral disease. If the dog is not vaccinated, the infection will lead to death in 100% of cases.
2. Plagues of carnivores. The infection has several forms and is difficult for animals to tolerate – deaths occur in 90% of pets.
3. Parvovirus enteritis. The virus attacks the intestines, leading to dehydration and death.
4. Adenovirus. A pulmonary infection, more common in puppies with low immunity.
5. Infectious hepatitis. Disturbs the functioning of the liver and central nervous system.

These serums must be administered. Depending on the epidemiological situation in the area and the wishes of the owner, additional vaccinations are recommended against:

• coronavirus;
• piroplasmosis;
• Lyme disease;
• giardiasis;
• dermatomycosis;
• parainfluenza;
• leptospirosis.

It is advisable to get vaccinated against parainfluenza and leptospirosis. Viruses are contagious, transmitted to humans, and are difficult to transmit.

Another type of sera for vaccinations is hyperimmune. They are administered to unvaccinated animals when it is necessary to develop immunity a couple of hours before surgery, in regions with a difficult epidemiological situation. But such drugs are given only to adult dogs, and they last for 2–3 weeks.