Grooming: How Often and Low maintenance they are

French Bulldogs tend to be a clean low maintenance breed, they take care of themselves and overall they are very friendly. That being said, this is the type of breed with few of grooming needs. Understanding and fulfilling those needs becomes a priority very quickly, and that’s something that you want to take into consideration as much as possible.

Cleaning the ears

French Bulldogs can be prone to ear problems, so you do need to use a cotton ball, damp cloth or warm water to clean the outer canal. It is best to use a good ear cleanser to loosen up dirty and debris. You do want to check the ears often to see if there’s any odor or any discharge. If you don’t take care of his ears properly, then you can encounter bacterial infections and even yeast.

Wrinkles and facial folds

You want to use a damp cloth or even a sanitizing baby wipe to clean the facial folds and wrinkles, as these are also bringing in yeast or bacterial infections. Regular weekly cleanups will be ok, you don’t need anything else.

Toenails

It’s a good rule of thumb to clean the French bulldog toenails every 6 weeks if you can. This needs to be a regular process, otherwise it will end up making your pet unhappy, something you really want to avoid.

Eyes

Your French bulldog can end up with cherry eye issues, which is why you want to clean the tear tracts as often as you can. In case you see any redness or discharge, it makes sense to go to the vet and see what treatments and solutions he might be able to provide.

Brushing teeth

It’s a good idea to start brushing your pet’s teeth when he is young. This will help remove any plaque or bacteria that can sit in there and damage his teeth in the long run. You can also buy some dental sticks for your pet if needed. Although examining the oral hygiene at the doctor’s office can come in handy.

Cleaning under the tail

The best thing that you can do is to use sanitizing wipes to clean up under the tail. This is where a lot of bacteria can appear, and it’s just a good idea to prevent any infections.

Brushing their coat

Normally the French bulldog doesn’t require a lot of pampering, but it does make sense to brush their coat from time to time. It will help remove any dirt and dust accumulated during the day especially if your pet loves the outdoors quite a bit.

As you can see, taking care of your French bulldog can be quite challenging, but it’s important to follow these guidelines as much as you can. However, you also need to realize that no two French bulldogs are the same, so their personal requirements might differ. Which is why we recommend you to go to the vet, as he can figure out any specific treatment or requirements. Usually, vets will let you know if the French bulldog needs specific food and grooming necessities. Follow all those guidelines, and you will have a happy, healthy French bulldog!