I have compiled 30 things to pay attention to when raising a dog for beginners, all of which are full of practical information.
About dog growth
1. Some dogs will not eat or drink when they first arrive home, just because they are afraid of the new environment. Be patient and comfort it, let it get familiar with it first
2. Puppies will not hold their urine, and it is normal for them to sniff and defecate when they arrive in a new environment
3. The material of the dog cage should be sturdy, and the doghouse should be detachable and washable
4. The airline box is used when you take the dog home or go out to see a doctor
5. The dog has low immunity when it first arrives home, and bathing will increase its mental tension
6. The dog starts to be around 2-4 months old The incisors are replaced first, followed by the deciduous canines. Normally, all permanent teeth are replaced after 8 months of age.
7. Dogs need to grind their teeth during the teething period.
8. After the teething period, you can use special toothpaste to brush your teeth.
9. Fixed-point toileting and other things are all trained with patience.
10. The recommended sterilization time for small female dogs is 10 months, and for large dogs is 13. Male dogs are best sterilized during the 1-year-old period.
About diet
11. Some dogs are lactose intolerant
12. Normally, it should be moderately hard and soft. If it is too hard, it is mostly fed too little, and if it is too thin, it is fed too much.
13. Dogs that have not been completely weaned can be fed with goat milk powder.
14. Most of the nutrients for dogs
15. The best snacks for dogs are oil-free and salt-free, and dried bones are recommended. 16.
Never feed dogs chocolate, onions, etc.
About deworming and vaccines
17. External deworming once a month/3 internal deworming once every three months
18. Deworming regularly, do not deworm a week before and after vaccination
19. To be in good health, at least 45 days old and have been home for about 1 week
20. In the first year, 3 vaccines and 1 rabies shot are required, and 1 vaccine and 1 rabies shot are required every year thereafter
About illness
21. Be sure to go to a regular veterinary hospital for medical treatment
22. Normal body temperature is between 3 7.5℃-38.5℃
About the four seasons
23. Prevent pollen allergies in spring; prevent heatstroke in summer
24. Prevent infectious diseases in autumn; prevent colds in winter
About health care
25. Regularly comb the inside and outside hair of dogs
26. Dogs’ eyes and ears need care
27. Dogs are very sensitive to plastic containers. Long-term contact may cause dermatitis
28. Being too fat or too thin will affect health and cause diseases
29. Dogs are prone to neuritis. You can always keep Shenwei Tongda at home
30. The living environment of dogs should be cleaned, ventilated and disinfected regularly
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