american bulldog diet
To ensure your bulldog stays healthy and strong, a well-balanced diet is essential. Dogs, like humans, have taste buds and definitely prefer some foods over others. However, they will rarely refuse a meal and will get used to whatever diet you choose. As a general rule, you should avoid feeding your dog human food or making frequent dietary changes to persuade him to eat. These practices encourage dogs to be picky about what they eat. Avoid feeding him especially at the table, unless you want him to become a begging dog, constantly begging for food.
The home cooked diet
There are numerous homemade dog recipes available to help you meet your pet’s nutritional needs. An energetic medium to large breed like the American Bulldog needs plenty of protein, water, and vitamins A and B to thrive. Bones and various raw meats, including fish and poultry, form the basis of the diet, with added grains such as biscuits or even plain rice for energy. Pay attention to the balance of the various nutrients (ie protein, carbohydrates, etc.) and adjust them to your pets’ growth and exercise needs.
raw meat diet
Many pet owners are realizing what working dog owners have always known: that raw meat is the most natural way to feed your dog. American Bulldogs can reap huge benefits from switching to raw meat, in terms of health and happiness, as well as profitability, although some have concerns about the safety of such a diet. While this is understandable, it’s actually no more difficult than being a carnivore. First: find a reputable supplier. There is no shortage of these, but check that the meat is ‘fit for human consumption’. Second: Store meat properly, whether frozen or thawed, and watch expiration dates. Third: Introduce the diet gradually if your dog is sensitive (most with sensitive stomachs respond very well to this diet) and mix about two parts meat with one part rice and steamed vegetables.
The prepared food diet
The advantages of feeding your American Bulldog one or more of the patented convenience foods available are obvious: convenience, nutritional balance, and variety. There is plenty of advice on which one to choose, but keep in mind that much of this is advertising or promotion, by its very nature.
Convenience foods range in price from very cheap to very expensive, as does quality. As a general rule, buy the best you can afford, but remember that this is not always the most expensive option. Much of the price of a commercial food reflects the company’s spending on advertising and distribution, rather than the quality of the ingredients. If your American Bulldog suffers from halitosis, flatulence, diarrhea or skin problems on commercial diets, it is best to try a homemade or raw diet.
