Dogs are one of the most favorite pets for humans. Many families treat dogs as companion pets. Dogs are loyal to their owners. As long as you are kind to them, they will return you exponentially more love. Dog parents, do you know these things about dogs?

Why do dogs “kiss” you

When a dog licks your face, it is not actually kissing you, but an instinctive action to ask for food. In the wild, hungry puppies cannot hunt for themselves and will lick their mother's face in search of scraps of food. This action will also trigger a reaction from the mother dog, who will regurgitate some food for the puppies. So when your dog kisses you passionately, giving it a bone will be more satisfying than giving it a kiss!

How long does a dog live?

The lifespan of a dog is generally between 12 and 15 years old, and the highest longevity record is 34 years old. 2 to 5 years old is the prime period of dogs, and aging begins after the age of 7. Reproduction stops around the age of 10. Some people abroad have made statistics and found that the life span of dogs is related to various conditions such as breed, feeding and management. For example, mixed breed dogs live longer than purebred dogs, small dogs live longer than large dogs, male dogs live longer than female dogs, dogs raised indoors live longer than dogs raised outdoors, and even black dogs live longer than other colorful dogs. Among them, dogs raised indoors live longer. has the highest proportion. It can be seen that the quality of feeding and management is an important factor affecting the life span of dogs.

Dogs should eat less salt

Some people think that dogs will become dull after eating salty things, so they do not add salt to dog food. This approach is wrong. Of course, feeding your dog salty food for a long time will irritate your dog’s stomach and kidneys. However, if the food given to the dog does not contain enough salt, it will also cause a decrease in physical strength. Salt contains a small amount of magnesium and calcium, which are indispensable substances for animal survival. For example, dogs cannot live without salt. So, how much salt is appropriate for a dog? Generally speaking, a dog weighing 1 kg should have a daily salt intake of 0.4 to 0.7 mg.

Why do dogs eat dirt and weeds

Some dogs will chew on weeds and sand. This phenomenon is caused by a lack of vegetables. If a dog only eats animal protein such as meat, liver, fat, etc., the digestive ability of the stomach will become worse. This is caused by increased gastric acid secretion and nausea, and may even vomit yellow sticky foam. Not only that, it can also cause constipation, as well as bleeding of capillaries in the mucous membranes of the gums and skin. Moreover, the accumulation of cholesterol in blood vessels can easily lead to cerebral hemorrhage. In addition, it also has a major impact on the bones. Due to calcium precipitation in the bone tissue, the area will become hot and painful when touched, and you will walk with a limp. At this point, there is no other way.Recovered, and examined these causes, all stemming from lack of vegetables.

Based on the above reasons, when you feed vegetables and fruits to your dog and are rejected, you should not be discouraged. You should chop celery, rapeseed, etc. more carefully and mix them with meat to coax it to eat. In addition, although carrots are rich in vitamin A and carotene, they are easily excreted in the feces after being chopped and cooked. It is best to squeeze the juice from the carrots and mix them with food to prevent them from being lost. Fruit is rich in vitamin C, which is most effective for dogs infected with canine distemper, a highly febrile infectious disease.

Why do dogs need to brush their teeth?

Regularly cleaning the food residue in the dog’s teeth to prevent tooth corrosion and tartar is also a task that requires our attention. Otherwise, "If your teeth are not good, your appetite will be bad, your food will not taste good, and your health will be doubly bad." Over time, it will affect the dog’s digestive system and destroy the dog’s health.

The way to clean teeth is to buy toys made of cowhide or glue for your dog, and let him chew and play with them.

It is also necessary to brush your dog’s teeth regularly. The first way to brush teeth is to use a soft toothbrush or a dog-specific toothbrush dipped in water to brush its teeth directly. The second is to wrap your fingers in gauze and put it into its mouth to "brush". Remember, you cannot use toothpaste to brush your dog’s teeth.

Does dog food really not need seasoning?

In fact, dogs rely on their sense of smell and observing their owners' expressions to decide whether something is delicious or not. The reason for this kind of gourmet dog is that the owner allows their sense of smell to remember their own values. If you don't believe it, just take something difficult. If you pretend to eat something delicious in front of them, they will accept it.

Can dogs really not change their habit of eating shit?

There are basically four reasons why dogs eat poop, namely hunger, random excretion, fear of being punished, stress and separation anxiety, and abnormal diet caused by internal parasites. Solutions must be found based on the cause of the problem.