Beets

Beets..How far are you walking your puppy every day? I thought he has just been diagnosed with bad hip dysplasia? Did his breeder not explain to you the exercise requirements for a Bulldog puppy? Did you contact your breeder about your puppys problems? I walk my dog about 20 minutes a day on a short leash. He is 7 months old and has lot's of energy. He doesn't run around chasing other dogs or play frizzby or ball. We don't go jogging. Just becuase he has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia (by one vet's opinion), doesn't mean he shouldn't be walked and be trapped at home all day. If I don't walk him - he is a little terror at home. He has lots of energy and it's very important that he gets some sort of exercise and stimulation every day. I've always been cautious never to over-exercise him as I know he is still growing - and yes, my breeder did inform me about his exercsie requirements. To me - walking a dog is much safer form of exercise for his joints than letting him play and run around crazy with another dog in the backyard. Any yes, or course I contact my breeder about his hips. She was the first person I rang when I found out.

Thanks guys for all your suggestions! They're great. I've tried the kong but food seems to fall out of it pretty quick - I had never thought I've putting penut butter in it though! 'll have a look at the other ideas suggested.

Hi guys! I'd love any suggestions on a fun toy that will keep my British Bulldog amused while his home alone. He is starting to dig holes and rip apart floor mats no matter how many toys I leave him. We walk him every day too!! He is very food motivated so I was thinking one of the many toys that dispence food - but there's so many options out there (and some of them really expensive!) so I don't want tp purchase one and find out it's a dud. Any suggestions? And where to buy from?

Thanks for everyones feedback. It's really put me at ease. I've spoken to a few Victorian Bulldog Breeders and more tahn one have suggested Monash Vetinary Clinic. There are a few Doctors there that have had lot's of experience with bulldogs. They also do the pennHIP x-rays too.

Hello! My 7 month old British bulldog has just been diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia. He had an x-ray done while he was sedated to be de-sexed. I was worried because he had a bit of a wiggle in his walk and he aslo bunny hopped while he ran. He is not in any pain though. He runs freely and sits and gets up with no problem. The right hip is quite a lot worse than the left on the x-ray. He hasn't had a hip score though because he is too young. My vet has suggested we could go for the TPO (Triple Pelvic Osteotomy) surgery. This must be performed on the dog before he reaches 10 - 11 months. Has anywone experienced this problem. I don't know if I should let him be and take things as they come. The surgery takes up to 3 months to recover! Has anyone had their dog go through this operation? Is it worth it? Does anyone own a bulldog with Hip Dysplasia? Does anyone know of a vet that can do the PennHIP score? I know this can be done in young puppies. I live in Melbourne, Australia and would love a second opinion from a vet who sepcialises in Bulldogs or Hip Dysplasia. Does anyone know of a vet that could help me? My vet doesn't speicalise in bulldogs so I'm worried he might not need this surgery. Please help!