Planning to get a dog? Great decision! However, it will also bring more responsibilities. An animal is like a child and a dog is not an exception to the rule. Whether you bring home a puppy or an adult dog, you will have to take care of her/him as you take care of your own child. Don’t keep impractical expectations from the poor animal and don’t be hard on her/him. Involve her/him in your family and home gently and lovingly. As you feel the need to train the dog, you too will need a training of how to behave with your dog. Here are some most basic dog care tips.
Remember to read the label on the dog food you are planning to buy. Its main ingredient should be meat rather than a lot of fillers. Also make it a point to see if it’s meat or a meat-product, the latter being undesirable. Another important ingredient to look for is grain. This will ensure that you are giving your dog quality food high in protein to ensure optimum care of your dog. Consult your vet regarding which food you should give to your dog. The vet is the right person to guide you in this aspect because s/he knows many brands and which one among them is really good. S/He also may guide you about how much food should be given daily.
Feeding your dog twice in a day is recommended. The package of dog food is usually labeled with the amount you should feed daily; divide that amount into two. Feed the first half in the morning and the other half in the evening. This will also help you in house training as dogs normally need to go to the bathroom 20 to 30 minutes after the meal.
If you keep on giving your dog treats like sweets and chocolates, s/he will soon gain weight and suffer from other health problems. Give the treats only while training. Dogs are usually hungry for your love and attention. So, give your dog a lot of love and attention, which will eliminate the need of eatables.
Many dog parents plainly forget to give water to their dogs. This may be dangerous. Allow an open access to water to your dog.
One way to ensure this is to see if the vet is able to answer all your questions knowledgeably and promptly and how s/he interacts with your dog. If you find that the vet is not up to your expectations, feel free to turn to another one. Also remember to find an emergency vet that is open 24/7 and on weekends. Take your dog to the vet on a regular basis to ensure that the dog is in a good health.
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