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My bulldog nurses

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Question

Tank
I have a 5 month old english bulldog that I've had since he was 6 weeks old.  He always sucks on stuffed animals and does this thing with his paws, kind of like he's massaging the animal, when he gets sleepy, I call it nursing.  Is that normal and will he ever quit doing it?

Answer

I love Bullies!!!
OH Jen!!! I love the photo of Mr. Tank - don't worry this is normal and is his way of de stressing himself.
Make sure he has some Nylabones - they are easy to suck on and he won't harm the bones... Get the strong ones..
He will switch to a bone in time.
Also, bullie sticks are fine too...NO Rawhides, OK.


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Good luck with your boy!
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