Things You'll Need:
- Hypo-allergenic dog shampoo
- Dog cleansing wipes
- Soft tissues
- Dog brush
- Towel
- Corn starch or baby powder (optional)
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Step 1
Bathe your English bulldog at least once a weak using a hypo-allergenic, soap-free cleanser. Pay special attention to your bulldog’s skin folds and wrinkles. Rub your soapy fingers into the wrinkles, making sure to avoid the dog’s eyes. Rinse your dog thoroughly to make sure that all soap and dirt are washed out from his wrinkles. Dry your dog all over with a towel when the bath is finished. Pay extra attention to make sure the skin fold are dry, as trapped moisture can become a breeding ground for bacteria.
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Step 2
Brush your English Bulldog at least every day to dispose of excess hair. This will loosen hair that is trapped in his wrinkles and help prevent more from getting caught. Your bulldog will really enjoy the process of being brushed and this will help keep his coat smooth and shiny.
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Step 3
Clean your bulldog’s wrinkles and skin folds with a cleansing wipe designed for dogs. These can be purchased at any pet store. Make sure the brand that you buy is soap-free and safe around eyes so you can use them on your bully’s face. These should work great on eliminating tear stains as well. Holding the cloth, gently rub it in and out of your bulldog’s wrinkles until they are clean. If you have a young energetic dog, you might want to wait until he is tired before you clean his wrinkles. A mischievous dog may see this as a game and try to eat the wipe, so teach him from an early age to sit and stay while you clean him.
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Step 4
Dry your bully’s wrinkles after you clean them. Again, this will help prevent bacteria from getting trapped. You can dry the wrinkles with a soft tissue by rubbing it in and out of the wrinkles the same way you did with the cloth. You may choose to rub a small amount of baby powder or corn starch into your dog’s wrinkles to dry out any excess moisture. Consult with your vet or groomer before doing this.
