Nós amamos tanto os nossos animais que não queremos que eles sofram ou estejam infelizes, mas algumas vezes não sabemos que cuidados com os cachorros devemos tomar para que eles possam viver mais e melhor.
- In this Animal Expert article.
- We’ll show you how to keep your dog alive for longer and better and find out what care and tricks to succeed in this mission.
Food is a critical part of your pet’s health. Feeding your dog a balanced and adequate diet not only prevents obesity, but also other serious problems associated with nutritional imbalances.
It is important to adapt the diet to the characteristics of the animal: race, age, sex, lifestyle and disease history, in order to provide the necessary daily calories.
Additional foods, such as biscuits, should never exceed 10% of calorie requirements [1] and water should be fresh, clean and always available.
It is important to note that there are many foods, fruits and plants that do not harm humans, but for some animals like dogs, they can be very toxic and deadly, such as chocolate, onions and grapes. Therefore, you can’t contribute any kind of fruit or plant unless your doctor tells you there’s no problem. Read our full article on forbidden dog food.
Dog teeth are not very different from ours in terms of hygiene. Tartar and gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) are very common in dogs and, if left untreated or preventable, can cause very serious dental diseases that can cause teeth, abscesses and jaw and jaw infections.
The best form of prevention is a regular dental hygiene regimen: brushing the animal’s teeth with its own brush or even with a small gauze can result and prevent certain diseases. You can always ask your veterinarian for information and advice on available oral care products and how best to apply them. Check out our article for tips on how to keep your puppy’s teeth.
Bathrooms are essential to keep hair clean and healthy
Long-haired dogs need to be brushed more to avoid dirt and the retention of dust or insects in their fur, plus many of them like to be brushed, if only because of the attention provided by the guardian.
When the hair is very large and causes discomfort or if it is very hot, mowing the lawn is a good solution to improve the well-being of the animal.
For an animal to enjoy life, regular exercise is a fundamental tool. It brings many benefits so that the animal can live longer and better. It is important to understand the limits of the animal and what are the stimuli that lead to regular and stable physical exercise, since uncontrolled intensive exercise can be as harmful as its absence.
Swimming is synonymous with happiness and going to the beach and swimming are also a great exercise and almost all dogs love it.
Walking is not only good for exercise, it’s also good for the mind. Walking is an adventure and allows the animal to explore, sniff and interact with the environment, so it is recommended to walk on average two to three times a day to make it feel good.
If you’re wondering how to do things that improve the dog’s quality of life, this is one of them: mental stimulation.
Mental health is as important as physical health, they are linked, and if one is affected, the other may be affected.
Take some time just for your pet, the dogs are very sociable and love positivity. If you give them a lot of love, affection and attention, think that you make them very happy and avoid many medical and behavioral problems.
They are also bored, just like us, and buying a new toy, or walking in a different place than usual, may be enough to attract the dog’s attention and stimulate it again.
A good environmental enrichment can also be the games that you set up, such as forts with tunnels or cloth tents for dogs to play and hide.
Training with new tricks and rules is always welcomed by dogs, increases concentration and stimulates mental health. Try using positive reinforcement to encourage them more.
If you keep your house clean, you’ll have fewer problems with mites, ectoparasites (chips and ticks) and chemicals and toxics, reducing the risk of allergies or other associated problems.
Internal and external deworming should be part of the dog’s care. Endoparasites or ectoparasites can cause serious illness and consequences that only prevention can prevent.
The veterinarian will select the best medicine and how often it will be applied to your dog. The choice of the frequency of deworming depends on the lifestyle and the animal.
Vaccines included in the vaccination protocol prevent many diseases that cannot be cured when contracted.
In addition to the regular vaccination plan, vet visits will allow your doctor to better understand the animal, monitor it, and diagnose any changes or illnesses that occur early.
Adult puppies should be monitored at least once a year, young dogs every 4 months and older adults every 2 years. It is clear that if certain symptoms or other changes occur, these periods should be adapted [2].
Sterilization has many advantages. Not only does it improve the quality of life of the animal, but it also helps prevent certain diseases, such as breast cancer in.
Instead of describing when your pet is happy and healthy, it has symptoms that suggest something is wrong so you can be aware:
If these or other symptoms appear, you should consult and seek the advice of your veterinarian.
And remember: the health of the dog depends on you, a healthy and happy dog translates into a happy caregiver.
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