1. Dog clothes are for beauty
Jackets and boots are not needed for photo shoots and affection. Many dog breeds are not adapted to difficult weather conditions. Cloth needed Chihuahuas, French bulldogs and other miniature short-haired breeds. For squat dogs like the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, overalls too will come in handy. Their belly is close to the ground and can touch snow and ice. Skinny dogs with short hair and breeds that are regularly groomed, such as poodles, need protection from the cold.
Sometimes clothes can required even a husky or Alaskan malamute with thick hair. For example, in old age: Over time, dogs’ heat regulation deteriorates.
2. Small breeds should not be taken outside
Even a palm-sized Chihuahua is not enough to run around on the balcony. A walk for a dog is not only an opportunity to relieve itself, but also get necessary physical and mental stress. From long confinement in an apartment, the pet will sooner or later get bored, and this will lead to unwanted behavior. For example, he will bark loudly, chew furniture or chew shoes. Therefore, even representatives of miniature breeds need walk at least 20-30 minutes a day. The specific time depends on the health and activity of the animal.
By the way, even if you live in a private house and your pet has a spacious yard at his disposal, it’s still healthy remove it from the site. This way, the animal will have more chances to explore the world around him, its sounds and smells, and also to meet and communicate with other dogs.
3. Dogs can be given food from the table.
Few people can resist when their pet stares for a long time during lunch, begging for a piece of charlotte or sausage. But you still need to train endurance. Human foods are too nutritious for dogs and you can easily overfeed them. For example, a pet weighing 17 kilograms required about 1151 calories per day – almost half as much as a person. 100 grams of popular doctor’s sausage contains 257 calories – 22% of the daily value of an average-sized animal.
In addition, many common foods are dangerous for dogs. For example, yeast dough causes bloating, and milk – diarrhea. Feed chips, crackers and crackers too not worth it: Large amounts of salt can cause vomiting, diarrhea, fever or even cramps. To avoid trouble, it is better to choose special dog food that contains all the nutrients, vitamins or microelements.
4. A healthy dog’s diet is raw meat.
If you are a supporter of natural food for your animal, rather than ready-made food, then it is important to ensure that its diet is balanced. Dogs versus cats are not strict predators. And although meat dominates their diet, they can get nutrients from grains, vegetables and fruits.
Offer give your pet wheat and rice bran, apples, corn and barley porridge and other foods rich in carbohydrates. In addition, the diet must be sources of essential fatty acids, such as flaxseed and rapeseed oil, chicken and fish oils.
However, some vegetables and fruits are contraindicated for dogs. Citrus fruits, grapes, avocados, onions and garlic better to exclude from the diet. If you are in doubt about what is beneficial and what is harmful for your animal, consult your veterinarian.
5. Vaccinations are not needed if there are no other animals nearby.
Anti-vaxxing is also spreading among dog lovers. Sometimes owners believe that vaccinations are not necessary for their purely domestic dogs. But some diseases can be caught without direct contact with the carrier. For example, the deadly parvovirus enteritis virus persists in the environment for a long time. To become infected, a dog can easily take a walk next to traces of feces of a sick animal. And sometimes a virus brings into the house and the person himself – through clothes or shoes.
Veterinarians recommend vaccinate all dogs. The puppy should receive the first vaccine at 9 weeks of age, and the second at 13. After this, repeat vaccinations should be given every 12 months. As a rule, animals are vaccinated against canine distemper, parvovirus enteritis, canine adenovirus and rabies.
6. Dogs benefit from meaty bones.
It seems that dogs’ love of bones is a given. But this statement is only partly true. Chewing bones is really beneficial. It stimulates saliva production, helps prevent plaque formation and gum disease. And in this case, the dog will scratch and lick its paws less. But if you want to offer your pet such a treat, it is important to follow some rules:
- Choose a large, raw bone. The boiled version is softer, so it will be easier for the animal to bite through them.
- Make sure your pet doesn’t chew the bone into small pieces. They can get stuck in the esophagus or upper respiratory tract. For the same reason, you should not offer him small chicken bones.
- Pick up the treat after 10-15 minutes and put it in the refrigerator. The bone can be stored for 3–4 days.
You can also look for an alternative. For example, offer special hard snacks for dogs – rawhide bones, meat sticks, dried pig ears.
7. Bad behavior should be punished with force.
Physical punishment will only lead to aggression or fear of the owner. For example, if you hit your pet or grab his collar, over time he will start afraid your hands and be nervous when touched.
If you see your dog chewing furniture or digging in a flower pot, try making a loud noise, such as clapping your hands or saying “no.” You need to react in the process, and not after the dog has done something. Do not overdo it: if you are very frightened, your pet’s aggression may spread to you or another animal.
If you want to stop your dog from doing something specific, such as rummaging through the trash can, make it an unattractive place for your pet. You can install motion sensors that will react to the approach of a dog and spray compressed air.
Do not use physical force for training. Training should be built on rewarding desirable behavior rather than punishing unacceptable behavior. Pick up A reward that motivates your pet: offer him a toy, a treat, or a pat on the head.
8. A dog should not be deprived of the joy of motherhood
Unlike people, dogs do not think about who will give them a glass of water in old age, and can fully live and without offspring. Uncontrolled breeding is one of the reasons the appearance of homeless animals on the streets.
But it is not necessary to even give birth once before sterilization. Pregnancy creates puts a lot of stress on the dog’s body and can lead to health problems. Ideally, it is best to leave breeding to experienced and responsible breeders.
Veterinarians recommend sterilize small breed dogs at the age of 6 months or before the first heat (from 5 to 6 months), large animals – after growth stops. This usually occurs between 9 and 15 months of age. It is better to discuss the exact period in each specific case with a specialist.
Procedure reduces risk of developing breast cancer. It also helps prevent whining during heat and spotting. Males are also worth castrate for the prevention of testicular cancer. In addition, they will not mark territory or fight with other males.
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