Dogs can be really wonderful pets. They tend to take care of houses, protect their owners, and also share a special bond with owners. However, they too need to be loved and taken care of. Below are few guidelines on how to take good care of your dogs.
- It is best to adopt a puppy, as puppies can be trained and adapts easily compared to a matured dog.
- Puppies should begin training at approximately 3 months of age.
- Bigger breed dogs need more exercising and requires more space compared to a smaller sized dog. It is important to give them room and bring them out for a walk in the park everyday.
- Although you may think that you take care of your dog well, however, your dog may come into contact with other stray dogs, therefore, you should check your dogs for ticks, fleas or other parasites.
- It is also important to bathe your dog with proper dog shampoo. There are many types of dog shampoo in the market which caters for short coat, long coat, white coat, smelly dogs, and also medicated shampoo for sensitive dogs. With such a wide range of shampoo, there is surely a better option compared to using human shampoo.
- You should make it a habit to clean your dog's ears regularly. Be careful also not to let water entering its ears.
- Apart from that, dogs too need to brush their teeth to avoid them having bad breath. You should brush your dog's teeth using toothbrush and children's toothpaste. Apart from that, you may also give your dogs bones. There are few types of bones which are designed to clean your dog's teeth.
- Remember to cut your dog's nails regularly. You will not want your dog to accidentally scratch you with its long and sharp nails.
- Most importantly, your dog's health is in your hands. A healthy diet is vital, to keep it safe from diseases and to live a happy and healthy life. It is recommended to give your dog proper dog biscuits and supplementing with vitamins. Giving your dog rice and human food is not good for its health and may cause it to shed more fur, have bad breath, and also have tooth decay.
- Lastly, if you love your dog, bring them to pet clinic once a year for a check up and give them regular vaccines.
