Head Shakes: Rather like a fit, but effecting just the head, which will involuntary shake from side to side (or up and down), sometimes violently enough to cause their lips to flap about. The dog is conscious and aware of what is happening. We have always found them to be linked to stress which may cause the blood sugar level to drop enough to trigger the head shake. Giving some glucose or runny honey to bring the blood sugar level back up should help although distraction often stops the shaking. If you are unable to link the attack to a specific stressful incident or a recent period of over excitement then your bulldog may be in pain and it is advisable that you get your vet to check him over. Note, many vets are unfamiliar with this breed specific condition and sometimes mis diagnose epilepsy. I have not heard of this one for Australian Bulldogs. Another cause of head shakes is a grass seed in the ear. Emergency vet attention is required so be aware of the different head shakes.

Tear Stains: If your dog has a white face you may find that over time the tears from his eyes cause his face to stain red. This may be attributed wetness. A daily wipe may help. My vet gave me an antiseptic wash which I dilute and it works well so long as the area is dry wiped afterwards.

Sore Wrinkles: Looking after a bulldog involves daily care of the face and the deep folds. Australian Bulldogs seem to fare better and your dog may never care here. In hot weather this can cause problems or at times of stress like a season or pregnancy/whelping. Beware of sores or pimple looking things as they are a dermal infection and need treatment straight away. As a treatment I use Cetramide anitseptic wash diluted 10:1 and Ilium Neocort...an antibiotic, anti inflammatory, anaesthetic skin emollient cream....bit of a cure all really! But if there is any lesions there a trip to the vet for antibiotics as well!