Thanks so much for the detailed instructions! I'll let you know how he does!

Thanks so much for the detailed instructions! I'll let you know how he does!

It is commonly referred to as the tail pocket. Some Bulldogs have their tail set in this pocket. In these cases, special effort is needed to keep the pocket clean and dry. If not properly cared for, your Bulldog may end up with an infection. They can be difficult but if you are diligent about taking care of it, you can prevent any problems. Should your Bulldog be unfortunate enough to develop an infection, proper treatment will have him or her feeling better in no time. The infection could be the reason Tank is acting crazy!

What you need:

baby wipes (unscented with aloe work best)
diaper rash cream (such as Desitin)
medicated powder (such as Gold Bond)

What to do:
Use baby wipes to clean under the tail at least a couple of times per day. Your Bullie will most likely be licking the air while you this (normal but funny to see). There will be a lot of yucky hair and gunk that has accumulated in the pocket. Make sure you get all of it out of the pocket.

After that make sure the area is as dry as you can get it...you can use tissues or a hair dryer set on low. If you use a hair dryer, keep it moving so you don't burn him. Then use unscented diaper rash creme and apply that to the raw areas, again getting under the tail as necessary. This will help to keep moisture out of the area. You may need to do this for a couple of days depending on how red/raw the area still is.

Once you have the redness and irritation under control, continue with the baby wipes but switch to the medicated powder instead of diaper rash creme to help keep the area dry. This also helps with the itching your Bullie is probably dealing with. You can just apply the powder from the container or if you'd like, you may use a small paintbrush to help you get it where it needs to be.

Within about 4-5 days your Bulldog should be back to normal (maybe sooner). You should consider making the medicated powder a weekly treatment or even more often to prevent problems in the future. I use a "picnic" type ketchup/mustard bottle with the dispenser top to apply the powder.

James, please let me know if this works to calm your baby.

Donna

It is commonly referred to as the tail pocket. Some Bulldogs have their tail set in this pocket. In these cases, special effort is needed to keep the pocket clean and dry. If not properly cared for, your Bulldog may end up with an infection. They can be difficult but if you are diligent about taking care of it, you can prevent any problems. Should your Bulldog be unfortunate enough to develop an infection, proper treatment will have him or her feeling better in no time. The infection could be the reason Tank is acting crazy!

What you need:

baby wipes (unscented with aloe work best)
diaper rash cream (such as Desitin)
medicated powder (such as Gold Bond)

What to do:
Use baby wipes to clean under the tail at least a couple of times per day. Your Bullie will most likely be licking the air while you this (normal but funny to see). There will be a lot of yucky hair and gunk that has accumulated in the pocket. Make sure you get all of it out of the pocket.

After that make sure the area is as dry as you can get it...you can use tissues or a hair dryer set on low. If you use a hair dryer, keep it moving so you don't burn him. Then use unscented diaper rash creme and apply that to the raw areas, again getting under the tail as necessary. This will help to keep moisture out of the area. You may need to do this for a couple of days depending on how red/raw the area still is.

Once you have the redness and irritation under control, continue with the baby wipes but switch to the medicated powder instead of diaper rash creme to help keep the area dry. This also helps with the itching your Bullie is probably dealing with. You can just apply the powder from the container or if you'd like, you may use a small paintbrush to help you get it where it needs to be.

Within about 4-5 days your Bulldog should be back to normal (maybe sooner). You should consider making the medicated powder a weekly treatment or even more often to prevent problems in the future. I use a "picnic" type ketchup/mustard bottle with the dispenser top to apply the powder.

James, please let me know if this works to calm your baby.

Donna

How can I find out if the tail pocket is bothering him?

How can I find out if the tail pocket is bothering him?

Punkie B acts crazy when her tail pocket needs attention. She runs around rubbing on everything and then proceeds to jump on the sofa and make loud growls and rumbling noises. She acts CRAZY!

Punkie B acts crazy when her tail pocket needs attention. She runs around rubbing on everything and then proceeds to jump on the sofa and make loud growls and rumbling noises. She acts CRAZY!

It can be several different things. I would have a vet check him out first, to make sure he's not having seizures. Sometimes a seizure can be in the form of a dog acting normal, and then becoming extremely aggressive all of a sudden without reason. These cases are very rare, however. If it's a behavioral issue, then I would suggest finding a dog trainer/behaviorist through the APDT website. There's a link to it on the main Bulldogsworld webpage. Whatever you do, do not approach this by using aggressive methods. That will only make aggression worse, and your bond with your dog can be broken. A good dog trainer/behaviorist will be able to find what triggers the aggression. Dogs usually give several warnings before actually biting or snapping, yet many people fail to recognize them. Let us know how the search goes for a trainer, but make sure you find someone that uses positive reinforcement techniques. Good luck!

It can be several different things. I would have a vet check him out first, to make sure he's not having seizures. Sometimes a seizure can be in the form of a dog acting normal, and then becoming extremely aggressive all of a sudden without reason. These cases are very rare, however. If it's a behavioral issue, then I would suggest finding a dog trainer/behaviorist through the APDT website. There's a link to it on the main Bulldogsworld webpage. Whatever you do, do not approach this by using aggressive methods. That will only make aggression worse, and your bond with your dog can be broken. A good dog trainer/behaviorist will be able to find what triggers the aggression. Dogs usually give several warnings before actually biting or snapping, yet many people fail to recognize them. Let us know how the search goes for a trainer, but make sure you find someone that uses positive reinforcement techniques. Good luck!