Shadowguardbullmastiffs Co / Health
I remember the first time I discovered demodectic mange on a Shadowguard pup — a patch of thinning fur and a worried owner who’d Googled themselves into a panic. Over the years I’ve seen it...
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As Bullmastiffs age, one of the most difficult changes for owners to face is seeing their steady, confident companion become disoriented or forgetful. Over the years I’ve worked with many senior...
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I’ve treated my fair share of garden-related injuries over the years — everything from blunt impacts and thorn scratches to the more worrying penetrating wounds from rusty stakes, broken fencing,...
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When a Bullmastiff comes home after surgery, the first 48–72 hours set the tone for the rest of recovery. Over years of breeding, training and rehabilitating dogs, I’ve seen excellent recoveries...
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When an emergency happens with one of my Bullmastiffs, there’s no time to rummage through drawers or guess at medication names. Over the years I learned that a well-prepared veterinary emergency...
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I often find that the earliest signs of trouble in a Bullmastiff's rear gait are subtle — a tiny hitch, a slight unevenness in stride length, or a small reluctance to jump into the car. Because...
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When I first started breeding and caring for Bullmastiffs, hypothyroidism was one of those health concerns that I learned about the hard way. Over the years I’ve seen dogs come in with vague,...
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Seasonal atopic dermatitis is one of those issues that can make a beautiful Bullmastiff restless and miserable. Over the years at Shadowguard Bullmastiffs I’ve seen the same pattern: the first warm...
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Over the years I’ve seen Bullmastiffs with every kind of skin issue imaginable — from simple hot spots to complex immune-mediated diseases. Early autoimmune skin conditions are tricky because...
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Summer in the UK can be unpredictable, but when temperatures climb, my Bullmastiffs — like many of yours — are at real risk of heatstroke. Over the years at Shadowguard Bullmastiffs, I’ve had...
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