A frequent question we always receive from our clients has to do with the feeding techniques and best food for English Bulldog Puppy. It is very important to keep in mind that English bulldogs are somewhat different to most breeds. And correct feeding technics are of utmost importance during and after their full development.

Your English bulldog puppy does not know anything about nutrition. He only knows what tastes good. It is up to you to know what and how to feed your buddy, so he will get everything he needs to stay healthy and happy.

Best Nutrients for English Bulldog Puppies

Brand	Product Name	Type	Age Range	Ingredients	Price Range
Royal Canin	Bulldog Puppy Food	Dry Kibble	2-12 months	Chicken meal, rice, brown rice, chicken fat, wheat gluten, dried beet pulp, fish oil, vitamins and minerals	$20 – $40
Blue Buffalo	Freedom Puppy Grain-Free Chicken Recipe	Dry Kibble	2-12 months	Deboned chicken, peas, potatoes, chicken meal, tapioca starch, chicken fat, vitamins and minerals	$25 – $50
Hill’s Science Diet	Puppy Large Breed Breed Specific	Dry Kibble	2-12 months	Chicken meal, whole grain wheat, whole grain oats, barley, fish oil, vitamins and minerals	$20 – $40
Merrick	Grain-Free Puppy Plate	Wet Canned	2-12 months	Deboned chicken, chicken broth, chicken liver, peas, carrots, apples, vitamins and minerals	$30 – $60
Nutro	Ultra Grain-Free Puppy	Dry Kibble	2-12 months	Chicken, split peas, sweet potato, chicken meal, pea protein, chicken fat, vitamins and minerals	$25 – $50

Your English bulldog puppy needs proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals for uptime growth and health

Your puppy uses proteins for growth and repair of muscles, bones and other bodily tissues. They are also used for production of antibodies, enzymes and hormones. He’ll also metabolize carbohydrates into glucose, the body’s principal energy source

Fat fuels your English bulldog puppy with energy, and helps with hormone production, nervous system function and vitamin transport. Vitamins and minerals participate in muscle and nerve function, bone growth, healing, metabolism and fluid balance.

English bulldogs also need plenty of fresh, clean water. Adequate water intake also helps prevent formation of urinary stones, which is a potential problem for this breed.

Food Brands for English Bulldogs

We recommend to new English bulldog families to avoid drastic changes in the food of the puppies. We recommend the puppy keeps using the same food the breeder used before delivery. In our case, we like to use Royal Canin Bulldog Puppy. We have used several other brands over the years. And, so far, Royal Canin has worked great for our puppies and adults.

When feeding our English bulldog puppy, we take into consideration several factors. Such as the amount of protein and fat they should receive in the first few weeks of age. There are other brands in the market that may provide the same (or similar) amount of protein and fat. However, you should consider important things such as ingredients of the food, allergies it might cause. Such as waste producing and the characteristic gas passing “feature” that comes standard with this breed. All these should be key factors on deciding the food you’ll use for your new English bulldog puppy.

 

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Can I change my bulldogs’ food?

As professional breeders of English bulldogs, we always let our clients know about the food we give to our puppies. In addition to other supplements that we use. That way, the new owners of the English bulldog puppies can continue with the same process. But, we do understand that a lot of times people may decide to go a different route. Both for the type of food and feeding technics. Sometimes, based on what they may consider, it is correct or better for their English bulldogs. Or perhaps after receiving veterinarian advice.

Our recommendation is to continue to use the one we use. We want to emphasize it’s labeled as Royal Canin Bulldog Chiot.

Feeding Frequency for English bulldogs

The number of times you feed an English bulldog puppy is also very important. The younger the puppy is, the more often one has to feed the puppy. For breeders, it is a lot of work due. Mainly due to the fact that we have to care for the puppies since day one. We have to rigorously continue feeding them at least every two (2) hours.

Usually, when we release our puppies; they will be at least eight (8) weeks old. And they will be eating solid food. At this stage, it is recommended to feed the puppies three (3) times a day. Once in the morning, afternoon, and early evening. Sometimes due to a matter of schedule or advice from friends, breeders or veterinarians; families will feed the puppy two (2) times a day. This will make things a little easy for the family training the English bulldog. If this is the case, the correct amount of food should be provided to the puppy. Always based on their body weight as well as the age of the puppy. A feeding guide or table should be available to you on the bag of food you use.

In most cases it is recommended for an English bulldog to be on the puppy formula for the first year of life and then a gradual change to an adult formula containing the same nutrients should be given.

It is important to keep in mind that if you as an English bulldog puppy owner encounter any issues with your dog such as allergies or other common illnesses among bulldogs, then veterinarian advice should be taken.

Should I give supplements to English Bulldog Puppies?:

Why should you provide supplements to your English bulldog if the food has all they need

There is no doubt that using a premium food to feed your English bulldog puppy is the smart thing to do. This food will provide the puppy with the nutrients needed to have a long, healthy life. But as breeders, we use other things to supplement the diet of our English bulldogs so that we can keep them away as much as possible from common illnesses among them.

The use of the right type of supplements from an early stage in the development of the dog is key when raising English bulldogs than with a lot of other breeds. This is due to the fact that English bulldogs have a weaker skeletal system and a lower immune system than other breeds. Having the presence of supplements will help the puppy to develop into a healthier adult.

Best supplements for English Bulldog Puppies:

Ester vitamin C is a great supplement to give English bulldogs. It will help make the joints stronger and help with the very common illness such as “Hip Dysplasia”. Eggs, cod liver oil, chicken breast, some vegetables are also great for them.

Along with the food we use, we also recommend the multi vitamin NuVet. It’s a human grade product, made with natural ingredients. It helps with a lot of the common issues the English bulldog breed encounters during their life. For detail information on NuVet and how to order instructions, please visit our website and click on the link on top that says NuVet.

If you think you still have questions about the right food to feed your English bulldog puppy or the correct supplement or multi vitamins you can use; please feel free to contact us. Remember that English bulldogs are the best breed in the world; therefor quality food, treats and supplements are ideal when having them as pets.