Dog food

The best food for dogs is dog food. If you cannot give it dog food and eat home-made food, you should pay attention to the combination to ensure a balanced nutrition. Animal offal (note: do not feed pig liver for a long time, it will be poisonous), meat, corn meal, fish (note: the hard bones of the fish may get stuck, it is best to pick them off), carrots, etc., can all be dog food. Cook them almost without salt and then feed them. In addition, when feeding puppies dog food, mix it with a little warm water.

Feeding frequency:

Birth - 12 weeks: 4 - 5 times/day; 12 weeks - 4 months: feeding 3 - 4 times/day; 4 months - one year old: 2 times /day; after one year old: feed once/day

If you are feeding a puppy, you should also pay attention: puppies have poor hunger control, and you should feed the dog food according to the dog food instructions to prevent gastrointestinal diseases caused by overfeeding.

Nutritional elements of dogs

Dogs are omnivorous animals. They want to eat everything humans eat, but their nature is still more carnivorous. Therefore, it is more ideal to feed more foods containing animal protein, especially for puppies in the proper development stage, which require about 8-9 grams of protein per kilogram per day.

There are many ways to eat animal protein, such as beef, fish, chicken, eggs, beef liver or chicken liver, milk, etc., which all contain this ingredient. But generally speaking, fish is the richest source of protein, so puppies should be fed as much as possible.

Fat is the second most important nutrient after protein. Dogs need twice as much fat as adults. Meat and dairy products remain essential sources of fat for puppies. However, it is safe to cook fish in water.

Vitamin is an important factor affecting a dog’s physical strength and metabolism. Healthy dogs can synthesize vitamin C in their bodies, but other foods containing vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, D, etc. need to be supplemented by the owner. Therefore, when arranging three meals for the dog, this type of food should be included in the menu. Mix beef liver, chicken liver, eggs, dairy products, etc. into its food. The problem is that the dog may not like to eat these foods, so initially you should mix some of the foods it usually likes to eat and let the dog eat it. In this way, it will not cause deviation in nutrition or vitamin deficiency.

Rational nutritional ratio of dog food

Puppies: meat 35% grains 33%

Adult dogs: meat 28% grains 40%

Fruits and vegetables 30% Additives 2% Additives 2% Fruits and vegetables 30%

Foods that should not be fed to dogs

When dogs see family members eating big fish, meat and delicious snacks at the dinner table, they will also be greedy, but in order to consider their health Dogs should refuse to beg for any food other than dinner. The following foods should be stored away:

1. Just got it from the freezerFish and milk (easily causing diarrhea)

2. Squid, octopus, shellfish, shrimp, crab and other seafood (not easy to digest)

3. Chicken and fish bones are sharp and hard and can easily hurt the mouth and digestive organs. They should not be fed. (Sometimes it can cause intestinal bleeding)

4. Desserts and preserves (can become the main cause of tooth decay and obesity)

5. Pungent spices such as ginger, curry powder, and chili are too irritating to the stomach

6. Foods with high salt content.

7. Foods that are difficult to digest, such as mushrooms and freshly ground food, may cause diarrhea or vomiting.

8. Onions contain toxicity that dissolves red blood cells and can easily cause poisoning symptoms such as hematuria or anemia after ingestion.

9. Chocolate may also produce toxic substances that can cause urinary incontinence, convulsions, epilepsy, and other symptoms.

10. Some dogs will cause diarrhea when they drink milk. In such cases, you can feed the dog yogurt.

11. Puppies should not feed ham, sausage, shredded squid and other foods containing preservatives, pigments, etc.

Notes on raising new dogs:

1. It is best for newly purchased puppies to be injected with serum or immunoglobulin immediately to strengthen their system.

2. Do not bathe the dog immediately. The dog should be bathed after the dog has adapted to the new environment in a few days and has normal eating and excretion.

3. After arriving home, the dog’s food intake should be controlled, feeding it lower than the normal food intake, and slowly increasing to the normal food intake within a few days.

4. If there is anything suspicious about your new puppy, seek medical attention immediately. If necessary, take the dog to an animal hospital as soon as possible to avoid irreparable consequences.

Deworming

Including both internal and external deworming. The deworming drugs with relatively good reputation on the market include: Du Chong Wan (in vivo), Fulien (in vitro), etc. Of course, these two drugs The price is relatively high, the unit price is about 50 yuan, so I recommend you to use basic drugs to deworm your dog.

There are all kinds of in vitro insecticides sold in pet hospitals, but most doctors will recommend you drugs that are not expensive, usually 30 to 50 yuan, and the quantity is small.

Once you find lice, fleas and other bugs on your dog, you must take immediate measures. It is recommended that you use "lebicide", dilute it and give the dog a medicated bath, and wash it again every 5 days. The purpose is to kill Use sulfur soap as a detergent for dead insect eggs and new lice, because sulfur soap can also kill fleas and lice.

Attention to details:

1. Soak the dog's body with the diluted solution, keep it for a period of time, then apply sulfur soap, and then keep it for a period of time before rinsing to ensure that the lice are poisoned.

2. Dry the dog immediately after the medicated bath and do not let the dog lick its fur.

3. Try to wear as few clothes as possible when bathing your dog., because lice can get stuck on people's clothes.

No medicine can eliminate parasites on dogs at once. You must be patient and pay attention to your own protection. The environment at home should be sprayed with diluted medicine, especially the dog’s den and activity venue. .

Puppies will have diarrhea when they are 2 to 3 months old, commonly known as "intestinal inversion". This has nothing to do with the folklore of "eating salty", but endoparasitic enteritis. Usually caused by roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and also coccidia. Due to the thin intestinal cavity of puppies, parasites such as roundworms are relatively abundant. Large in size, it can cause diarrhea in puppies. Losing weight, even vomiting worms in severe cases. Eggs can be found in the feces. Some puppies may develop small intestinal intussusception or anal prolapse.

Using anthelmintics can drive away parasites in dogs. Commonly used albendazole and levamisole are taken orally, 1 tablet per 5 pounds, once a day for 3 days. They are effective against roundworms, pinworms and hookworms. Mebendazole is effective against roundworms, pinworms, hookworms, whipworms and nematodes. Compound Mebendazole (Quick-acting Intestinal Chongqing) is a combination of mebendazole and levamisole hydrochloride. Take 2 tablets. However, some dogs have blood in their stools, and the reason is unclear. Praziquantel can treat tapeworm infection, 10 to 20 mg per kilogram of body weight can be taken orally once.

Also: It is best not to take mebendazole or "two pills" for pregnant dogs. If you want to expel internal parasites, you can also use Ivermectin. One subcutaneous injection is enough. The dosage should be as directed by your doctor. For anti-trichomoniasis, you can choose metronidazole. Sulfa drugs can only prevent coccidia infection, and amprolium hydrochloride can be used to treat coccidia.

How to judge the health status of a dog

In the process of raising a dog, we must pay close attention to the health status of the dog. If the little one is feeling unwell, seek medical treatment in time.

1. Observe your pet’s diet. Usually sick animals will have a loss of appetite.

2. Pay attention to whether there are any abnormalities in its excretion, including the frequency and quality of its excretion.

3. You can observe whether the pet's expression and behavior are as lively as usual.

4. Whether the pet’s skin and coat are hairy and whether there is any hair loss;

5. Pay attention to whether its breathing is smooth and whether it has difficulty breathing;

6. Check the pet’s temperature to see if it is normal

If you suspect that your pet is unwell, the most reliable way to confirm is to take it to the veterinarian for examination. If the pet is really sick, spend more time with it. The owner's care is definitely a boost for the sick pet to fight against the disease.

Dog hygiene

Dogs can only be bathed two months after they are born, or if they are disease-free for ten days after purchase, and one week after vaccination. Because dogs have no sweat glands, they should be washed at most once a week in summer and once every 2 weeks in winter, preferably once a month. Give your dog a bathAvoid using dish soap and ordinary shampoo. Such detergents will destroy the PH value of the dog's skin and damage the dog's skin. In addition to being non-irritating to dogs, dog-specific shampoo also has certain sterilizing and anti-parasitic functions. Note: Bathing too frequently or using inappropriate detergents can cause skin diseases in dogs. Blow dry immediately after bathing.

In addition to bathing, using a dog comb to comb your dog's hair regularly can also remove dust and dirt on the dog's fur, making the dog's coat more shiny. Dog kennels and sports grounds should be cleaned frequently and disinfected with pet-specific disinfectants.

Dog’s small medicine box

(1) Surgical first aid

Hydrogen peroxide: If it is a general skin injury, you can use it to clean the wound first.

Yunnan Baiyao: If your dog is bruised and bleeding, you need to stop the bleeding first and apply the powder on the wound. If there is excessive bleeding, the dog can take some.

Anti-inflammatory powder (sulfonamide crystal): This is a commonly used and effective anti-inflammatory drug for wounds. It should be noted that when applied on the wound surface, it must be bandaged to prevent dogs from licking it.

Purple potion: Used during the growth period of wound skin.

Erythromycin ointment: can be used during the wound recovery period, and can also be used when dogs suffer from purulent skin diseases.

Special tip: If possible, you should also prepare some popsicle sticks. If your dog unfortunately breaks a bone, light, thin and flexible popsicle sticks can be useful. Because although the dog is injured, their lively and active personality can easily make the injury more serious. At this time, parents can use popsicle sticks as splints to temporarily fix the fractured limbs. In this way, the blood vessels, nerves, muscles and skin at the fracture site will not be easily damaged again during the journey to the hospital.

(2) Gastrointestinal medication

Multi-enzyme tablets, pepsin tablets, and multivitamins: These medicines are very helpful for dogs’ indigestion and loss of appetite, and can effectively regulate their gastrointestinal functions.

Gentamicin tablets: Some parents will be extremely anxious about vomiting and diarrhea due to indigestion of dogs. This medicine can play an important role in dogs with diarrhea.

Metoclopramide tablets: If your dog vomits, taking metoclopramide tablets can stop the vomiting.

Development Bao: Usually giving dogs some tonics that can regulate gastrointestinal function can also prevent dogs from diarrhea.

In addition: In practice, drugs such as Momi Ai, Zhengchang Sheng, and Smecta are very effective in treating intestinal diseases in dogs.

Special reminder: If your dog's vomiting or diarrhea is severe, you should see a doctor in time to avoid delaying treatment.

(3) Special medication

Chloramphenicol eye drops: an essential drug for the eyes, which can treat conjunctivitis and keratitis. Because it is cheap, you can rinse it without eye disease to keep your eyes clean. Especially for big-eyed Jingba, Myna and other dog breeds.

Vitamin E: Keep some vitamin E in your small medicine box. Give some to your dog often.Make it "young forever".

Glycerin suppository: When your dog is constipated, it is a very effective medicine to squeeze into the anus.

Chlorhexidine solution: When the dog is male, you may find that there is always greenish gray-white pus on the foreskin. This is inflammation of the foreskin. Frequent flushing with chlorhexidine solution can help him get out of trouble.

Phenobarbital: Some dogs suffer from epilepsy and will have attacks every once in a while. Giving the dog this medicine before the attack will effectively control the condition.

Special reminder: With the increase in private cars, more and more people are taking their dogs on trips with their families. At this time, you can prepare some sedatives for dogs with a history of motion sickness. Commonly used ones include diazepam, chlorpropate, etc. Because taking sedatives will interfere with the dog's heat regulation ability, if you are stuck in a high-temperature car after taking them, you are likely to suffer from heatstroke, which may lead to death in severe cases, so it is best to consult your veterinarian for the dosage.

Nutritional cleaning products: dental cleaning sticks, dog chews, hair-beautifying oil or hair-beautifying powder (don’t feed them all the time, there must be time intervals, and hormones), trace element nutritional powder, Meikangbao B vitamin tablets.