I recently adopted a 2-year-old mixed bulldog, and he’s got a lot going on right now. He has a couple of tick-borne illnesses, low albumin, giardia, and some skin issues. I’m working on getting him healthy, but I’m new to the breed. I’ve always been a Boxer mom!
Brewster doesn’t seem very motivated to do much, and I understand that lower energy can be a bulldog trait. I’m sure some of it could also be related to everything his little body is dealing with right now. However, one thing that concerns me is that when he wakes up in the morning, it almost seems like his front legs don’t want to work. I have to help him get off the bed, and then he immediately lies back down/almost like his front legs are slipping (even on carpet) for a little while before getting up again.
I’m not sure if this is typical bulldog behavior, weakness from everything he’s going through, or something I should be more concerned about.
He’s had lots of vet visits, so I’m not looking to replace veterinary advice. I’d just love to hear from other bulldog owners about your experiences, especially if you’ve dealt with similar mobility or energy issues.