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Everyday health care for a French Bulldog focuses on teeth, skin and digestion. Crowded teeth in a short jaw build up plaque, pink skin can burn, and many Frenchies have sensitive stomachs. Dental chews, regular brushing, dog-safe sunscreen and a first aid kit cover the basics. Anything beyond everyday care, including breathing problems, is a question for your vet.
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A sunscreen made for dogs, without zinc oxide, for the nose, ears and belly. White, pied and fawn French Bulldogs with pink skin can sunburn. Never use human sunscreen containing zinc oxide, which is toxic to dogs if licked.
Daily chews with a textured shape that scrapes plaque as your dog chews. French Bulldogs have crowded teeth in a short jaw, which traps plaque and leads to dental disease. Use them between brushings, and pick the small-dog size.
A compact kit with bandages, gauze, a tick remover and an emergency guide. It's good to keep in the car or hiking bag. For French Bulldogs, add a cold pack for heat emergencies and save your emergency vet's number.
A kit with dog toothpaste, a small toothbrush and finger brushes. Finger brushes work well in small, crowded French Bulldog mouths. Brushing a few times a week is the best way to prevent dental disease. Never use human toothpaste.
Daily soft chews with probiotics for digestive support. French Bulldogs are known for sensitive stomachs and gas, and some owners see an improvement with a probiotic. Ask your vet before starting any supplement.
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Common issues include breathing problems (brachycephalic airway syndrome), overheating, skin allergies and fold infections, ear infections, dental disease, back problems and sensitive stomachs. Regular vet checkups help catch them early.
Brush a few times a week with dog toothpaste, using a small brush or finger brush, and add daily dental chews. Your vet may recommend a professional cleaning as they age.
Light-coated and pink-skinned Frenchies can burn on the nose, ears and belly. Use a sunscreen made for dogs, and avoid products with zinc oxide, which is toxic if licked.
At least once a year for a healthy adult and every six months for seniors, and puppies need a series of visits for vaccines. Go sooner for noisy breathing at rest, fainting or trouble coping with mild heat.