How to Treat Bulldog Acne Naturally

Bulldog acne. Have you ever heard of such a silly thing? Well, if you’re a bullie owner then you know it’s not silly at all. The poor things are permanently stuck in a weird stage of adolescence and can often be found with raised red bumps all over their chins and around their jowls.

It’s a very common occurrence, most bulldogs experience it. It can calm down at times and flare up during others and no one really understands why. But there’s usually things you can pin down and find about your specific pet that may be the culprit of their acne flaring up.

About the Breed

Bulldogs are rated the best dog breed for families with small children. They’re smart, compassionate, and very lovable. Contrary to popular belief, they’re really not slobbery. Most of their saliva is contained within their massive jowls and only comes out when they’re playing or eating.

They have short hairs and have minimal shedding so they’re great indoor dogs. Their only downfall is that they constantly need something to chew. And you better believe a regular squeak toy won’t cut it! Look for solid rubber balls and toys to keep them entertained for a long while.

Why Do They Get Acne?

Like I said before, when a bulldog plays and eats, that’s when you see the saliva and massive amount of drool come out. It soaks up any food particles, dust, dirt, germs, etc. from playing and then covers their face. This clogs their little pores and gets trapped under their fur and within their cute face wrinkles.

And what happens when you have a dirty face that can’t be cleaned? You get breakouts, right? Same goes for the little guys. You’ll begin to see raised and sometimes inflamed red bumps covering their chins and jawline. This makes it terribly uncomfortable for them to eat and drink.

Wash Their Face

Wash their face with warm water and disinfectant soap each day. I find in the evenings to be the best time as they won’t be eating anymore until morning. This just clears away any dirt, germs, and food bits from clogging the pores and keeps their little faces nice and clean.

You can also try lathering up your hands and getting right in there to deep clean all other crevices the jowls create. It’s important to give a nice, all-over clean because things can tuck away in those wrinkles.

What You Can Do About Bulldog Acne 

The Right Stuff

Feed them quality food. This is sort of a no brainer, but I have to mention it because there are dog owners who aren’t aware of the garbage that’s in some of the popular dog food brands. Look at the ingredients list and if real meat isn’t the fist ingredient and you’re seeing terms like cornmeal and by-product then it’s not for you beloved bullie. If you’re not sure, just ask your vet. They often have great recommendations for quality dog foods that are great for bulldogs.

Adequate Drinking Water

Make sure they have enough water. Again, another no brainer. Think about what happens to your face when you don’t drink enough water. It’s gets dry, you break out, etc. The same happens to them. So, try and monitor their bowls. Make note of how often it’s empty and be sure to fill it when you can. If you find that you’re not able to keep up with it, consider investing in a dog water dispenser that will continually fill the bowl as it empties.

Clean Their Bowls

Do you like to eat off dirty dishes? Probably not. It’s a common thing to overlook as a dog owner, but their food and water bowls should be cleaned on a regular basis. Maybe not every day, but at least a few times a week.

Old food particles, dirt, and slobber float around and contaminate the dishes and when you fill them with new food and water, your dog is then eating it. Not only does this cause more acne problems, but it can also affect their health.

Clean Their Sleeping Area

Whether it’s an old blanket, an old chair, a doggie bed, or a kennel, your dog’s sleep area should be kept clean. Remember, they bring in dirt and other bits from outside, they drool, and they shed. All of his builds up where they sleep and creates an unclean environment. If your bulldog has open sores from pimples on its face, then this will just make it worse.

Brush Their Teeth

I know, it’s sounds silly. But it’s not. Keeping your pet’s teeth and gum healthy will help cut down on the gross things that can get trapped within it’s skin folds. A good brushing at least once a week with vet recommended doggie toothpaste can really help you out.

Clean Their Toys

If their mouths are dirty and full of gunk, then they go and chew on a toy for an hour that toy then becomes containment with germs for the next chew session. Try and stick with rubber toys that are easy to thoroughly clean. Nothing plush, made of fabric or rope because those things are breeding ground for disgusting substances. All things that contribute to bulldog acne.

Conclusion

I hope that helped you out. When my bullie starts breaking out I just makes sure to start with washing her ace and then proceed to follow these steps. If you do, then their painful pimples will begin to clear up in a few days. But, if they get worse you should probably call your vet as it may be more than just regular acne.