Shadowguardbullmastiffs Co / Health
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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When a Bullmastiff struggles to breathe it’s one of the most frightening situations an owner can face. I’ve been there — dozens of times with dogs I’ve bred, fostered and worked with through...
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Bringing a rescue Bullmastiff into your home is always a little like putting together a puzzle with missing pieces. One of the first and most important decisions many adopters face is when to spay or...
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I’ve spent decades living with and caring for Bullmastiffs, and one hard lesson I’ve learned is that these dogs are masters at hiding pain. Their stoic nature and strong bond with their people...
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I’ve treated and rehabilitated a fair number of Bullmastiffs with cruciate ligament injuries over the years, both dogs I’ve bred and those I’ve taken in through rescue. It’s one of those...
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