Right Ways To Take Care Of A Dog

Right Ways To Take

Care Of A Dog

IT needs regular care to be happy, healthy and

well balanced.

In return you can get a wildly loving relationship

with your pet.

1 Dog Naming tips

While naming a dog, look for

Appearance Heritage Behavior

Give a Joyful and pretty name

that will work for a long time.

2 Feeding

Good dog nutrition means

regularly you need to feed

your dog with healthy food.

Diet should include

Vitamins

Minerals

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Fat

Dogs have different needs at

various stages. So keep in mind

about their age and breed and

accordingly choose the best food.

Clean Fresh Drinking Water

Use pet fountain because the

circulating water attracts dog

towards it to drink water.

It reduces the risk of diseases like

Urinary Tract Infection

Kidney Disease

3 EXERCISE

Right amount of exercise

depends upon several factors

SIZE

Type Of Breed

AGE

Small dogs need more exercise than the large dogs.

Daily exercise along with 30 minutes of walk keeps

your pet healthy.

Puppies require daily exercise for proper muscle

development but in small amount as their ligaments

are not fully developed.

A mature aging dog requires less exercise because

of their less energy levels.

Dogs like Australian cattle, border collie, German

shepherd need exercise daily.

Hunting dogs also needs daily exercise.

4 GROOMING

Grooming is not only for

aesthetic purpose but

also it makes your dog

physically &

psychologically healthy.

Dog Grooming Checklist

COAT

EARS & EYES

TEETH

PAWS

& NAILS

BATHS

Check For

Bumps

Hot Spots

Inflammation

Irritation

Fleas

Ticks

Get rid of fleas by using fine toothed comb

Get rid of fleas by using fine toothed comb

Don’t forget to brush

up your dog after

physical exercise.

Regularly clean ears & eyes of your dog.

It will prevent your dog from various

diseases.

Teeth is an important part of a dog and it

should be maintained properly.

Use dog toothbrush & toothpaste with soft

bristles twice a week.

Clip your dog’s nail on a regular basis.

Check dirt, grime and pebbles on paws.

According to your dog breed decide the

bath frequency.

Soak your dog with warm water.

Brush up the dead hairs using comb.

5 VACCINATION

Dogs should be vaccinated on a regular

basis.

Spaying &

NeuteringDental Check

Ups

If you are not interested to breed your dog

then get your dog spayed or neutered.

Female dog spayed means removal of uterus

& ovaries.

Male dog spayed means removal of testicles.

If plaque built up in your dog teeth then

professional dental treatment required.

Clean up involves

Polishing

Scaling

Cleaning

6 TRAINING

Training guidelines make your dog obedient

as well as socialized.

Trainer, training video & training books are

available online.

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