• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Behavior & Training
  • Health & Care
  • Living With a Bulldog
  • News
  • Videos
  • Nav Widget Area

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

BulldogGuide.com

Tips & Advice for Bulldog Lovers

Subscribe

Taking Care of Bulldog Wrinkles

Bulldogs aren’t Bulldogs for their unique looks and personalities and those Bulldog wrinkles are sure part of their charm.

But just as much as we adore Bulldog wrinkles, they need to be properly cleaned and taken care of.  If neglected, those folds can get infected causing pain and itchiness in your Bulldog.

 

Products you can use for Bulldog wrinkles

Taking Care of Bulldog Wrinkles 1

To clean Bulldog wrinkles, it’s a good idea to keep various products ready. Here are some products you should have:

  • Cotton balls,
  • Q-Tips,
  • Baby oil,
  • Alcohol-free wet wipes,
  • Dog soap or shampoo,
  • Clean clots,
  • Petroleum Jelly,
  • Cornstarch powder,
  • Antibiotic ointment,
  • Zinc Oxide ointment,
  • And medicated skin powder.

You won’t use all these products every time you clean your Bulldog but they may come in handy in case you see problems in your Bulldog’s wrinkles.

 

Everyday Care for Bulldog Wrinkles

Bulldog wrinkles must be cleaned daily. You can simply wipe your Bulldog’s skin with a soft cloth or cotton dipped in warm water.

If your Bulldog’s wrinkles have more dirt than usual, you may use a bit of his or her dog shampoo or soap and mix it with water to clean the skin thoroughly. Make sure to rinse your Bulldog’s skin as leaving it could lead to infection or irritation.

Wet wipes with lanolin and aloe vera make good cleaners too. It’s easy to use, gentle on the skin, but very effective in wiping off dirt and grime.

Read: 5 Tips To Better Take Care of Bulldogs

Make sure to pat dry your Bulldog’s skin as any moisture left can cause irritations or build-up of bacteria. However, if your Bulldog’s skin got a too dry, it can also lead to rashes, itchiness, and infection. To prevent this from happening, you may rub a bit of petroleum jelly in his or her folds.

Do not forget to clean and dry your Bulldog’s deep nose wrinkle as the area collects the most dirt. You can use a mild ointment on this area.

 

What to do about infected Bulldog wrinkles?

Taking Care of Bulldog Wrinkles 2

Infection in Bulldog wrinkles can be painful. Signs of infections include:

  • Inflammation,
  • Redness,
  • Itchiness
  • Sticky discharge,
  • And unpleasant odor.

In case your Bulldog’s wrinkles are infected, it’s best to take your Bulldog to the vet. Cleaning the infected Bulldog wrinkles can be difficult and it’s best to deal with it fast that let your Bulldog feel discomfort.

Veterinarians usually prescribe a topical rash cream, or a mild cleanser. Some vets also recommend Zinc Oxide creams (or diaper rash creams).

Do not let your Bulldog lick the infected area as it will cause to wrinkles to become moister.

How about you? What alternative ways do you use to clean Bulldog wrinkles?

Leave a Reply:

Leave a comment below and share your thoughts.

July 17, 2016 12:00 pm Mike Mamian Filed Under: Health & Care

Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter

Primary Sidebar

  • Popular
  • Recent

Browse Our Channels

  • Behavior & Training
  • Health & Care
  • Living With a Bulldog
  • News
  • Videos

Newsletter Subscription

My Favorite Post

Bulldog Hot Spots

Bulldog hot spots are painful and itchy areas caused by different factors. Also known as acute moist dermatitis, these hot spots suddenly show up on dog’s skin especially in areas that are prone to moisture, such as the neck, hips, and in between skin folds. Appearing as red and moist lesions, these patches often exude[Read More…]

Looking for Something?

Footer

BulldogGuide.com
BulldogGuide.com is a dog owner’s resource for information, tips and advice about Bulldogs, including sections on training, puppies, health, grooming, behavior, news and videos.

Links

  • About BulldogGuide
  • Terms of Use Agreement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Site Map
  • Contact Us

Feature Anything

This post is sponsored by Suchgood, however, all opinions are our own. One of the first times I took my bulldog out in public, a[Read More…]

Pretty Flexible

This footer area is flexible, you can add as many widgets as you like! Pretty neat, huh?! With these flexible footer widgets, your options are endless. Add a menu, some text, a disclaimer, or even feature your favorite posts.xo Lindsey


Add some fun to any area of this theme with the included graphics pack! Simply place them over your images, or use them as titles for pages or widgets. These tiny elements make a huge custom impact on your site.

A Featured Item

bulldog collars

I think we can all agree that bulldogs are some of the cutest dogs out there, and they’ve got hilarious personalities on top of that.[Read More…]

  • Health & Care
  • Behavior & Training
  • Living With a Bulldog
  • News
  • Videos

© Copyright 2016 · Pretty Lifestyle WordPress Theme by: PDCD