My 2 Yr Old Bulldog Has Hair Loss Possibly Alopecia, Any Treatments,is It Hereditary Can She Be Bred?
Posted by: in Hair Loss CausesIt just stands to reason that ANY dog that can pass on a negative genetic issues should not be bred. I’m a firm believer that any dog that is having skin or coat issues should be checked for allergies, many times, caused by their food. Look at her dog food label and if there’s any corn, corn gluten, different grains, byproducts, artificial preservatives or colors, that could very well be the culprit. Corn and grains cause all sorts of allergic reactions and then later their organs can be affected. It just makes sense to start with her diet first!!
If you’re getting her food from the grocery store or WalMart, then the possibility of alopecia is just the beginning of her problems. Those commercial brands are total CRAP and that includes Iams, Eukanuba, Science Diet, etc.
Switch her to a GRAIN FREE diet. The first 2 ingredients, preferably the first 4, should be meat. Some brands to consider are Taste of the Wild, Wellness, Innova, Pet Naturaw, Orijen, Chicken Soup for the Dog Lovers Soul, Merrick. Check out these different brands online and compare the ingredients with what you’re feeding her now. These healthier foods do cost more, but you also have fewer visits to the vet and your dog will be much healthier.
Here’s a link to help you learn how to really discern what’s actually on the label. It’s important so that you’re getting the best bang for your buck and your dog is being fed a healthy and nutritious diet. She really shouldn’t be bred right now as pregancy will just exacerbate her condition. She’s stressed enough as it is.http://www.bornfreeusa.org/facts.php?p=3…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHadGUXCf…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_2FHiT_i…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_wtt2TXV…
AKC talks about this breed but not genectic predispositions. Just info.http://www.akc.org/breeds/bulldog/













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