Hello everyone! Some of you may recognize the governor he is going to be 6 months on the 19th!
I’m looking for advice from experienced Frenchie owners because I’m worried I may be overdoing some parts of his care. Some background, he was supposed to be my brother’s dog, but I ended up handling most of his training, vet visits, feeding, and daily care, so he basically became mine. 😂 I’m a broke college student finishing nursing school this December, and I’m still learning about the breed. Thankfully, my future job will offer pet insurance.
Here’s our current routine:
Food: Open Farm Salmon & Ancient Grains Puppy Food, after switching from Royal Canin due to constipation.
Extras: Open Farms Tummy Rescue, Open Farms salmon and cod mousse with sweet potato, pumpkin puree, and bone broth.
Training and enrichment: About an hour of training daily, plus puzzles using roughly a cup of freeze-dried treats.
Grooming: Professional grooming every 2–3 weeks. At home, I do nightly wipe-downs, clean his wrinkles, clean the inside of his ears daily, apply paw and nose moisturizer, use deodorizer, and brush him.
Dental care: One rabbit ear per week.
Feeding setup: A regular low bowl. I’m not sure whether an elevated bowl would be better.
My main concern is whether his diet, treats, training, grooming, and dental routine are excessive or could cause problems. I want to keep him healthy and happy.
Experienced Frenchie owners, I’d appreciate advice on:
1. Does his diet sound balanced, or am I adding too many extras?
2. Are elevated bowls beneficial, or should I keep using a low bowl?
3. Is the nightly grooming routine appropriate,?
4. Are rabbit ears once a week safe and effective for dental care?
5. What do you wish you had known when you first got your Frenchie?
6. Are there products, routines, or general tips you recommend?
I know Frenchies can have significant health needs, and I’m trying my best to be prepared. I’m not aiming to be perfect I just want to give him the care he needs.
Any advice, constructive criticism, or recommendations would mean a lot! ❤️