English Bulldog-allergier och hudallergier:symtom och orsaker

Så du gjorde det äntligen. Du tog hem din Bulldog och är redo att älska, skämma bort, skämma bort och naturligtvis mata dem. Som alla andra husdjursföräldrar vill du ha en frisk, glad valp och kommer att göra allt i din makt för att se till att din hund blir väl omhändertagen.

Så, vad gör du när din mobbare börjar klia sig eller lider av magbesvär? Vad kan det vara och hur kan du presentera det?

English Bulldog Allergier 

Bulldoggar är underbara familjedjur. De är milda, lugna, lekfulla och framför allt lojala. Deras livliga och fåniga natur gör dem till utmärkta följeslagare, och deras distinkta ansikten – med alla dessa rynkor och veck – får människor att bli kära i dem i samma ögonblick som de hör dem frusta.

Den dåliga nyheten är att bulldoggar är otroligt benägna att få allergier, och de flesta av dem kommer att drabbas av dem efter att ha exponerats för livsmedelsingredienser under en längre period.

Denna långvariga exponering kallas sensibilisering. Det betyder att hunden utvecklar allergin genom exponering, så det är inte en omedelbar reaktion när de provar det speciella fodret.

Men efter att ha ätit samma mat under en längre tid kan de börja visa tecken på allergier. Den goda nyheten är att dessa allergier vanligtvis är mycket lätta att behandla.

Hur ser allergier ut hos hundar?

Låt oss börja med att titta på hur allergier ser ut hos en hund, speciellt en Bulldog. Hundar som lider av allergier kan visa ett eller flera av följande symtom:

• Kliande hud
• Dermatit eller eksem, som kan vara svårt att upptäcka och behandla hos bulldoggar på grund av vecken i huden
• Näselutslag
• Diarré eller kräkningar
• Nysningar
• Kliande öron eller till och med kroniska öroninfektioner
• Svullnad av ansikte, öron, läppar, etc.
• Konstant slickande (särskilt tassarna)
• Rinnande ögon

När det kommer till bulldoggar, är de symtom du definitivt måste se upp för dermatit och follikulit, som kan utvecklas inuti de där vackra hudvecken (och som gör dem inte bara svåra att upptäcka utan gör att din kompis löper en högre risk att utveckla infektioner ) och nospartiakne.

You want to be on the lookout for itchiness and irritation around your bully’s skin folds, paying extra special attention to the face and the ears.

If you notice your bully develops itchiness and redness in his ears accompanied by a brown waxy discharge, or oily and flaky skin, you are most probably looking at an allergic reaction.

What Type of Allergies Do Bulldogs Have?

Bulldogs can develop several types of allergies, including: 

• Environmental allergies (allergies caused by something in their environment) 
• Allergies to food ingredients 
• Contact allergies (something that touches their skin)
• Genetic (less common, but is passed on by the parents) 

Let’s take a deeper look at each of these allergies.

Environmental Allergies

Bulldogs’ short coats and short stature mean they are always at risk of coming in contact with an irritant that can trigger an allergic reaction. This reaction can be caused by grass, wood shavings, a plant, and many other natural triggers.

They can also suffer from pollen allergies and dust mites. If your bully goes outside and comes in contact with an allergen on the ground, the odds are, they will show symptoms.

Skin Allergies

The folds of skin that we love so much in our bullies are also the main reason they are prone to skin allergies. As the skin folds on itself, the folds themselves can become filled with bacteria, leading to conditions like dermatitis, folliculitis, muzzle acne, and even bacterial infections.

These conditions manifest in the shape of irritation around their lovely wrinkles, so be very, very vigilant and always check the skin folds around your bully’s ears, eyes, paws, and face.

Genetics

Purebred dogs are particularly susceptible to developing certain health conditions. In the case of Bulldogs, one of these health conditions is allergies.

Food Allergies

Most food allergies in dogs are a response to a specific type of protein. The most common proteins that cause allergies in bulldogs are beef, chicken, and pork.

My Bulldog Has Allergies. What Can I Do?

Suppose you notice your Bulldog is struggling with any of the symptoms associated with allergies. In that case, the first thing you need to do is take them to the vet to make sure nothing else is wrong.

Some of the symptoms listed here for allergies can also occur with other health conditions, so it is better to have your bully checked by your vet to ensure everything else is okay. After the vet confirms that your bully is suffering from allergies, it is time to figure out what to do to prevent them.

Bulldogs are very sensitive to food allergens, which means you have to be very, very careful about the ingredients in the food you are giving them.

These are some of the most common food allergens that Bulldogs are more susceptible to:

• Mejeri
• Corn
• Soy
• Wheat
• Food dyes and artificial preservatives
• Artificial seasonings
• Eggs
• Fisk
• Pork
• Nötkött
• Chicken 

Unfortunately, food allergies are notoriously tricky to diagnose and pinpoint, so the best course of action might be to avoid foods that contain some of the ingredients mentioned above.

What Should I Feed My Bully to Avoid Allergic Reactions?

Your best bet is to buy quality food that is made with Lamb or Bison protein. There are foods in the market that are specially formulated for your Bulldog.

These particular foods are not a special diet per se, but very high-quality foods that contain natural ingredients, free of preservatives and dyes.

The problem with lower-grade food is that it may contain unlabeled ingredients, which may pose a danger to your Bulldog’s health. So, when it comes to food, your best option is choosing high-quality food that contains the right amount of protein and is easy to digest.

If you notice that your Bulldog reacts to a particular ingredient in food, simply remove it from their diet, and switch to a higher-quality food.