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Proper Dog Care

Many of the reasons we at AER have to rescue dogs are because he/she was the victim of improper care or treatment. Anything from total neglect, abandonment, or abuse to simply an owner giving up a dog because it was sick and just needed proper medical care. In some cases the owners just needed ‘education’ on proper dog health care. A lot of hard work and love have to be given to a dog that has had improper care.
Owning a pet is perhaps one among the biggest blessings for people at any age. Owners of these pets sometimes treat these creatures as best friends. They can be a food companion, rest companion, or play companion. These pets can also make you feel comfortable during your life’s hardest time. Indeed, pets are gifts to humans.

Dogs are among the choicest of pets of the people. The owners need to learn how to care for their dogs so their pets can be the cleanest, healthiest, and the greatest dogs in the entire world. However, if you want to own a dog you need to be concerned about the dog’s health at all times.

You can maintain dog health through proper dog care. It is very important to your dog. By doing the proper health care you will be able to make your dog strong and healthy. The reason why some dogs are neglected is because of selfishness of some dog owners. Only a little time is spent to caring for dogs. If dog owners do not give some of their time, energy, affection and healthy dog habits, the result is unhealthy dogs which are prone to allergies and malnutrition.

It is very important for you to feed your dog with healthy foods. Never overfeed your dogs. Overfeeding leads to indigestion and overweight. It is never easy for a dog that has indigestion. You will need to bring them to a veterinarian to relieve it. Feed your dog with enough food and always on time. Never feed your dog your ‘table scraps’. This is very unhealthy for your dog as they are not designed to eat many foods you eat. Carefully prepared natural foods for your dog can be a great asset, but you must first totally educate yourself to have your dog eating ‘human’ foods.

Proper hygiene care is also important to improve your dog’s health. You do not have to take him/her to bathing everyday. Use shampoo for dogs as it contains the right pH level for your dogs. Human shampoo can cause some serious problems like excessive hair fall or allergic reaction. If your dogs have fleas, treat them by using and flea shampoo. Some are not effective so you should choose the ones with the trustworthy name.

Have your dog checked for Heartworm once a year by your vet. Aside from checking for any visible signs of problems with the dog, the person can do better by bringing the pet in for the regular examinations with the vet. Shots and other cleaning can be done once a year or every three years depending on the strength of the drug.

Owning a dog is a big responsibility. The best way to make sure this pet will live for many years will be to provide some preventive health care. The person can read up or learn some things from the vet which will surely be useful. Never underestimate the importance of dog health. Follow the simple tips so you can improve the quality of your dog’s health.
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1. Know what and how to feed them. The basic rule in feeding puppies—those are 8 to 12 weeks old—is to feed them four times a day. For older puppies, one to three meals a day would do depending on the dog’s age. Make sure that you feed puppies with high-quality, brand-name puppy food to avoid vitamin and mineral imbalances and bone and teeth problems that can lead to bad eating habits and obesity.

For older dogs, also make sure that you feed then with premium-quality dry food so you can provide them with a well-balanced diet. These dry foods may include cottage cheese, cooked egg, fruits, and vegetables apart from broth or canned food varieties. Also make sure that clean and fresh water are available for their consumption.

2. Encourage them to exercise. Like humans, dogs need exercise to burn off calories from their bodies, to stimulate their minds, and to keep them healthy.

Aside from helping them to avoid boredom, exercise also lessens that possibility of bad and destructive behaviors. Make sure that you provide it with supervised fun and games to satisfy its instinctual urges like digging, herding, chewing, retrieving, and chasing.

3. Learn how to groom your dog properly. Clean dogs lead healthy lives. Make sure that you help keep the dog clean to reduce frequent shedding. Brushing and bathing the dog regularly will also keep fleas and ticks away.

4. Know how to handle the dog properly. Proper handling of dogs greatly affects their behavior. Handling a small dog require placing one hand under the dog’s chest to support its hind legs and rump.

If you own a large dog, lift it from the underside while supporting his chest using your arm. Avoid lifting or grabbing any dog by its forelegs, tail or back of its neck because it may lead to bad posture.

5. Give it decent housing. For a dog’s housing, a training crate is always ideal. If you can’t afford one, make sure that the dog has a warm and quiet place to rest like a dog bed or a wooden box with a clean blanket or pillow inside it.

6. License and identify your dog properly. Make sure that you follow your community’s regulations by attaching the dog’s license to its collar to secure it once it gets lost.

7. Keep its health in check. A regular visit with the veterinarian for a full check-up, regular shots, and a heartworm blood test every year can ensure your dog’s overall health.