Are you head over heels for your adorable French bulldog puppy? These little bundles of joy bring so much laughter and love into our lives. As responsible dog owners, it’s important to provide them with the best nutrition possible to support their growth and overall health. In this post, we’ll dive into the world of feeding your French bulldog puppy high-quality, protein-rich foods and maintaining a balanced diet to prevent weight issues. Let’s ensure your pup gets the nourishment they need for a happy and healthy life!
Best Food for your French Bulldog puppy
According to vets and French Bulldog experts in the US, the best bulldog diet should contain proteins, carbohydrates as well as an equal amount of healthy fats for brain power and energy. When it comes to choosing the best food for your French bulldog puppy, it’s essential to opt for higher quality options. These top choices are perfect because they contain fewer unnecessary fillers and more nutrients that are vital for your pup’s growth and development.
“As you probably know, French Bulldogs have quite a few heath challenges. Just like humans, your dog could be allergic to some kind of food, such as corn or soy, but in most cases, they are actually allergic to fillers found in processed food. These fillers are used to add mass to the product, but have no nutritional value and are difficult to digest. The best way to save your dog from this kind of suffering is avoiding fillers and giving him whole food ingredients.” [ source: FrenchBulldogBreed.net ]
While it might be tempting to go for inexpensive dog food for your Frenchie pup, it’s important to keep in mind that cheaper options often come with their drawbacks. These budget-friendly choices mostly trigger allergies and contribute to various health problems. Common brands like Iams, Alpo, Purina and Pedigree don’t have great reviews and aren’t recommended for the sensitive French bulldog puppy stomachs.
[ baby Fira! ]
Top food brands for your French Bulldog Puppy
This is the food our breeder was feeding her Frenchie puppies and we kept Fira on it until she was 6 months old. Having earned the highest of all ratings, NutriSource is a great choice for puppies!
- The brand uses a unique “Good 4 Life” system that includes probiotics, prebiotics, and natural fiber to support digestive health and nutrient absorption.
- Contains all the essential nutrients for the optimum health of your pet.
- Contains no animal by-products, whole corn, artificial additives or preservatives.
An amazing choice for picky, sensitive eaters! The Lamb Pumpkin Blueberry is made for small breed puppies and contains very clean ingredients.
Very popular choice for small breed puppies. Many breeders and rescues go for this food as it’s a solid choice recommended by vets.
Great choice if you’re looking for another type of protein besides chicken. Many French bulldogs are allergic to chicken, so salmon is a solid choice to start them out on.
Besides containing nearly all of the essential nutrients, the fact that you can get grain-free varieties and non-grain-free varieties is great. It features fresh Wisconsin duck, fresh chicken, fresh lamb, and the nutrition rich whole eggs & real cheese. Salmon oil and probiotics have been added to aid digestion and promote good health. No corn and no wheat.
Other Notable Brands
Blue Buffalo Baby Blue Natural Small Breed Puppy – Chicken & Oatmeal
Jinx Premium Dry Dog Food Puppy – Chicken Brown Rice & Sweet Potato
- Wellness Complete Small Breed Puppy – Turkey Oatmeal Salmon
The Honest Kitchen Human Grade Whole Food Clusters Puppy – Chicken
ORIJEN Grain Free High Protein Small Breed Puppy – Chicken Turkey & Fish
What NOT to feed your French Bulldog
- Apple seeds
- Avocado
- Cooked bones can easily splinter when chewed by your dog
- Chocolate
- Coffee
- Corn on the cob
- Grapes
- Milk
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Peaches
- Persimmons
- Plums
- Raisins
Cooking your own homemade dog food
After 12 months of age, your pup is ready to transition to fresh, cooked foods. I always prefer to feed fresh food, as even the best grain-free kibble still has fillers. And trust me, your pup will lick his bowl clean every time with fresh, cooked foods.
Make sure to always ask your vet if you decide to go this route. Homemade dog food allows you to know exactly what’s in their food, especially if they have certain food allergies. Here is my most popular homemade dog food recipe.
Need to find out what food allergies your dog may have? I used a pet food intolerance test and found out Weston + Fira were allergic to ingredients I would have never even known!
5Strands Pet Food Intolerance Test $74
Don’t have time to cook?
Have you tried Ollie yet? They specialize in providing high-quality, human-grade food for dogs. There’s a decent variety of flavors like beef and sweet potato, lamb and cranberry, pork with apples, and turkey with blueberry. They even include a cute storage container and scoop! You can get 60% off your subscription with code: FIRA60
The Farmer’s Dog is also one of the more popular dog food brands out there! The meals are pre-portioned and personalized for your dogs’ specific needs based on a profile you create when signing up. The food is gently cooked to maintain whole food integrity and natural nutrients, then frozen and shipped directly to your door. Sign up and get 50% off your first order!
PetPlate also offers delicious, balanced dog food that looks like real food. They come in convenient little containers and and an easy subscription plan (a full plan could cost as little as $1.29/day!). Your dog will thank you! Use code: WTFRENCHIE for 65% off your first box, 20% off the second, and 10% off the third.
Nice Blog…very helpful info. I WISH I HAD COME ACROSS IT A LONG TIME AGO!! 😊
My baby’s (Mello) digestive issues are now stable but it was a long road getting here (he’s almost 2yrs old). I had to find out, by trial and error, a lot of the info you provided in one nicely written blog. My dog eats farmers dog, but I plan to try out a few of the other brands you mentioned to see how he tolerates them. Thanks again for the info!!❤️