The Four Bad Habits of Dog Raising: Blindly Choosing a Dog

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Many people do not make scientific plans before raising a dog, so they are very blind when purchasing a dog. For example, some families hope to have a dog to accompany their elderly parents, but choose a miniature Schnauzer instead. You know, Miniature Schnauzers have a very lively personality and require a lot of exercise. They are more suitable for young couples, not for the elderly.

For example, some homes with frequent visitors may have jealous dachshunds, leaving guests vulnerable to attack and causing embarrassment. When many people choose a beautiful dog, they only see its small and cute advantages, but they do not think that it is a very alert dog that barks very much. If you live in a densely populated community, It is likely to cause disturbance to neighbours.

【Editor's reminder】

If you buy a purebred dog, you can know whether it is suitable for you to keep based on its personality and characteristics.

For example, people who usually work long hours can choose dogs that require less exercise, such as Shih Tzu, Chihuahua, Pekingese, Yorkshire Terrier, etc.

For example, if you are a novice dog owner for the first time, you can choose Labradors, golden retrievers, border collies, corgis, etc. that are well-behaved and easy to raise, which can avoid more troubles.

Bad Habits of Wrong Feeding

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Many dog ​​parents feed leftover food to their dogs for convenience and time saving. The food in the meal that is not suitable for dogs is not selected at all, such as ginger, garlic, onions, fatty meat, bacon, etc.

For some subjective reasons, such as spoiling, it is not surprising that dogs eat human snacks. You know, high-calorie foods such as potato chips, shrimp crackers, donuts, cakes, salted fish, ham and other foods with too much salt, as well as high-risk foods such as chocolate and onions, are very harmful to dogs.

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These things will damage their liver, stomach, and kidneys, and will also make them picky eaters, obese, and suffer from intestinal diseases. Dogs must be raised according to scientific methods.

Another thing to note is that you can’t give your puppy milk, just give it clean water, because the ingredients of dog milk and cow’s milk are completely different, and the two ingredients are exactly opposite, and the puppy’s intestines and stomach cannot Absorbing and digesting milk can cause gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea.

An adequate supply of water must be prepared, and a clean container must be prepared. Do not feed raw water, but constantly replace it with fresh water. Do not leave old water for many days. Let the dog drink water freely.

The Four Bad Habits of Raising Dogs: No Leash

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Many dogs walking on the street are not on leashes because many dog ​​parents think this is harmful to the dogs.Good things for dogs, make them more free. But in fact, this is a very dangerous thing: dogs may bite passers-by, fight with strange dogs, scare passing children, run off the road and cause car accidents, get lost, etc. The consequences of not wearing a leash will be It is so serious that it is impossible to estimate.

【Editor's reminder】

If you love your dog, put a leash on it. Foreign dog owners all know the use of dog leashes, but domestic dog owners still need to work hard to develop this good habit. There are many types of dog leashes available today, including leather, metal, and nylon.

For example, leather dog leashes come in different shapes. The flat belt-shaped dog leash fits snugly around the dog's neck, and the dog should feel more comfortable. The cylindrical dog leash has a relatively small contact area on the dog's neck and can roll, so it is less likely to cause hair adhesion.

Metal dog leashes are quite sturdy and are very suitable for large dogs that are large and powerful. It is less likely to cause the hair on the dog's neck to become tangled. But it also has the disadvantage that it feels too strong and not as cute as nylon or leather collars. Nylon dog leashes are lighter and not as heavy as leather collars. The color is bright and easy to see if your dog gets lost, and it's easy to clean. But because it is made of nylon, it is easy for dogs to generate static electricity when wearing it, especially in winter.

Different dog leashes have different advantages. Dog parents can choose one according to the actual situation of their dog.

The Four Bad Habits of Dog Raising: Neglecting Vaccines

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With the increase in the number of pets, interactions between relatives and friends, and dogs going out, the virus may be widely spread.

Unknown dogs, such as those bought at the dog market or sent by friends, should be sent to a veterinary hospital for a comprehensive examination. But now many people completely ignore these because they are afraid of trouble and want to save money.

Vaccines are the basic guarantee for dog health and safety. However, at present, some dog parents do not fully understand the importance of vaccines, or do not understand the methods and contraindications of vaccination, which is counterproductive.

If the dog parent ignores some conditions that make the dog unsuitable for vaccination at that time and rashly immunizes it, or takes a vaccine with poor quality, expired, improper storage, or worse, encounters a hospital with low medical ethics and technology, then Will cause negative consequences.

【Editor's reminder】

China is still an endemic area for rabies, and countries such as Japan, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany have eliminated it, which is closely related to vaccination. Pay attention to the annual vaccine. The annual vaccine should be injected half a month earlier than the previous year to prevent accidents when the vaccine is about to expire.

In addition, if the puppy comes from a market where the environment is dirty, the plague is rampant, and it suffers from hunger and cold, its physical fitness will definitely be very poor, and it will often be infected with terrible diseases, but it will not attack. At this time, vaccination will be counterproductive. Therefore, we should not only pay attention to vaccination, but also to understand the most suitable time for vaccination.

Starting from choosing a dog breed, we must be determined to be an excellent dog parent. Therefore, after choosing the dog that is most suitable for you, you should start from every little thing in life to make the dog grow healthier.