• SCIENCE SAYS IT IS ABOUT THE CALORIES AND EXERCISE NOT JUST THE DOG FOOD! Studies show the single most important factor related to canine nutrition is body fat and obesity. Studies consistently demonstrate that dogs that have lower body fat% percentages live longer, healthier lives.  In the USA – 65% of dogs are overweight.  No matter what dog food you give your dog…the obesity factor always dominates the conversation.  

**Sadly, obesity information does not make a dog food company money.  Consumers focus so much on dog food selection and still overfeed and under exercise their dog.  The truth is – a properly conditioned body is always healthier regardless of the food it eats.

• I have seen bulldogs thrive in kibble, fresh and raw diets systems. There are differences in quality certainly, but clinical studies still have not been able to clearly show a statistical health or longevity difference between the different mediums. I believe science will eventually find truth, but at this time there are dog food options at each of these mediums that you can feed your dog guilt free.  With that said, in general higher protein, less carb dog food that avoids corn, soy and wheat is better for a bulldog.

• Fresh dog food still uses heat, destroys nutrients, and relies on dumping in synthetic ingredients to meet AAFCO nutritional guidelines.  Synthetic ingredients are never as effective as whole food based vitamins and minerals.  In my opinion, fresh is better but  is overhyped right now vs demonizing kibble.  

• Raw and Freshly cooked is a great alternative that many bulldogs benefit from – especially bulldogs that struggle with allergies, yeast or related gut issues.

• The 80.10.10 PMR raw diet is my first go to if a bulldog is struggling with allergies

• If a bulldog is struggling with yeast, allergies, interdigital cysts or skin/hair issues the first thing to look at is diet and proper gut biome function.

• Including raw meat toppers with dog food is a great way to add protein diversity which helps fend off food allergen resistance.