Introduction to the Scottish Sheepdog

The Scottish Sheepdog is a strong, strong, active and lively breed that stands neatly and steadily. The deep, medium-wide chest shows strength, the sloping shoulders and moderately curved hockey stick show speed and elegance, and the face shows a very high IQ. The Scottish Sheepdog is the embodiment of confidence and represents true harmony. Each part is proportional to the other parts and to the whole. In addition to the technical details described in this standard, breeders and judges can distinguish between Scottish sheepdogs and standard collies. In fact, it's quite simple, as long as there are no parts that are disproportionately coordinated with other parts.

Excellent temperament, easy to get close to, and full of energy when outdoors. It is affectionate towards its owner and wary of strangers. This dog is very sociable and does not show weakness or aggression at all. Collies have expressive ears. The ears are straight when resting and tilted forward into a semi-erect position when alert. He has sensitive hearing and can hear sounds half a kilometer away. Very loyal to his master.

Scottish Sheepdog Dog Food Preparation

Raising a Scottish Sheepdog is a very meticulous job. The configuration of dog food is particularly important. The reasonableness of the nutritional content will affect the dog. life

At present, there are only a few units in my country that produce commercial dog feed, and most of them are self-prepared, which can easily lead to nutritional deficiencies in the feed or loss of nutrients due to improper preparation methods, or certain diseases due to dogs' partial eclipse. And the price is very expensive, which is actually not suitable for many friends who love shepherd dogs. Moreover, each breed of dog needs different contents of each substance due to the living environment and climate of its ancestors, so according to its nutritional needs, It is very necessary to mix various feeds together in a certain proportion to make a more nutritious diet

Based on the origin of Scottish sheepdogs, climate and many other factors, we introduce several simple dietary formulas for dogs. They have been fed to sheepdogs in large quantities and the results are very good.

Because some raw materials are not easy to buy, the club has prepared pellet feed and powder feed for everyone's convenience and to feed the dogs better.

This dog food is carefully prepared for the nutritional needs of Scottish Sheepdogs. It is nutritious, cheap and convenient. It can be soaked in cold water for 10 to 30 minutes.

This type of dog food is a powdered dog food of the previous type, and uses the same raw materials as the previous one. 3.5 yuan per pound

[Recipe]

Recipe 1: 400 grams of meat, 400 grams of cereals, 150 grams of vegetables, 5 to 15 grams of salt. Cook these ingredients into food balls and feed them in batches.

Recipe 2: 400 grams of meat, 800 grams of rice, wheat, vegetables, etc., 10 to 20 grams of salt.

Recipe 3: 35% rice, 35% cornmeal, 10% sorghum flour, 10% bean cake, 10% bran, plus 1% salt, 2% bone meal, 6% fish meal, 0.25 kg of meat and 0.3 kg of vegetables.

Recipe 4: 350 grams of meat, 250 grams of rice, 300 grams of pasta, 500 grams of vegetables, 100 grams of milk residue, 10 grams of animal fat, 8 grams of cod liver oil, 6 grams of yeast, 80 grams of carrots, 10 grams of salt, bone meal 14 grams.

[Notes]

First, nutrition must be comprehensive. Screen and match various feeds based on their nutritional components and canine nutritional needs. First, we should consider meeting protein, fat, and carbohydrate needs. Then we should supplement vitamins and inorganic salts appropriately. First, we should consider quality and then quantity. Second, in order to prevent anorexia, we should not eat for a long time. We should change the diet formula and adjust the diet. Third, consider the digestibility of food. The food our bodies eat cannot be digested, absorbed and utilized. For example, plant protein has a digestibility of 80%, and 20% is unusable. Therefore, the nutrient content in the diet should be higher than the dog's nutritional needs. Fourth, pay attention to hygiene. The feed should be fresh, clean, and easy to digest, and moldy and spoiled feed should not be used. Fifth, pay attention to the proportion of calories in the feed. The high calories in the feed will make the dog fat, affect the uniformity of the dog's body, and even cause loss of appetite.

In addition, various feeds must undergo certain processing before feeding to increase the palatability of the feed, increase the dog's appetite, improve the digestibility of the feed, and prevent harmful substances from harming the dog. Raw meat or offal should be washed with water, chopped and cooked, then mixed with vegetables and boiled for a short time to make a mixed meat and vegetable soup. Vegetables should be thoroughly rinsed to remove sediment. Raw meat and lettuce cannot be fed to dogs to prevent parasitic diseases and infectious diseases, but they should not be cooked for a long time to prevent the loss of a large amount of vitamins. Rice should not be passed through water multiple times to make full use of nutrients. Rice can be made into rice, flour into steamed buns, cornmeal into pancakes or steamed buns, and then mixed with meat and vegetable soup. The bones can be fed directly to dogs for chewing, or they can be made into bone meal and mixed with other feeds.

Knowledge about raising Scottish Sheepdogs

As for the innate drinking water temperature, the more suitable one is the cool boiled water we usually use, which is neither cold nor hot. It can also help them cool down. Be sure not to give it Ice water, milk, yogurt, food, etc. just taken out of the refrigerator. You can also give it some mung bean soup.
When you enjoy the air conditioning in summer, you should also pay attention to letting your dog enjoy it too, but the temperature should not be too low, otherwise it will catch a cold and get sick.
At the same time, keep the room ventilated and the food fresh. Otherwise, due to unclean food, it will become diluted and eventually lead to death. If it is not dog food but human food, it should be as light as possible. If it's shopping or something like that, it's best not to bring your dog with you. Because many stores don't allow pets, you'll have to leave them in your car or outside. Leaving your dog in a car is dangerous. It also needs to maintain ventilation inside the car.It also needs to keep people and air conditioning on. Otherwise, your dog may suffer from heat stroke.

Treatment of Scotch Collie's Diarrhea

The digestion problem of Scotch Shepherd has always been a headache for everyone, because it eats too much, too oily, too fast or eats things that are not easy to digest. , can cause diarrhea in dogs.

[Causes of diarrhea]

1. It is clearly known that the Su Mu dog’s diet is abnormal during a period of time before defecation: for example, it eats a lot of meat, eats popsicles, and eats something it particularly likes. , ate something you don’t usually eat (such as certain fruits, vegetables or ice drinks), etc.
2. Cycads had no apparent dietary abnormalities, but were diluted. We need to carefully check the color and condition of the stool: is it dark brown bloody stool or blood, purulent material, parasite eggs or crawling larvae? If these conditions mean more than just digestive problems, we need to go to the hospital for treatment in time. 3. In addition to observing the feces, you should also pay attention to other conditions of the Su Mu dog, such as whether the body temperature is high (normal rectal body temperature: 38-39°C for puppies, 37.5-38.5°C for adult dogs, we measure the body surface If it is, it will be slightly lower, that is, we measure the body surface of the Sumu dog at 37°C, and the rectal temperature is usually 37.5-38°C.), and also check whether the Sumu dog is accompanied by strong vomiting, and the vomitus is It’s not about blood color, etc. In short, it’s necessary to check whether the Su Mu dog has any other symptoms besides diarrhea.

[Treatment as appropriate]

1. Hungry for a day: This is very effective for Sumeru dogs that eat too much and have diarrhea, but be careful not to deprive them of food but not water;
2. Gentamicin Injection: Generally, the dosage is about half a bottle based on 5 kilograms of body weight, but it seems that gentamicin injection is not easy to find now
3. Treatment with gastric medicine: Smecta + metoclopramide (0.2 -0.5 mg/kg orally three times daily).

Health evaluation of Scottish Sheepdog

1. The teeth are neat and the bite is normal. Also pay attention to whether there are rotten teeth and red and swollen gums.
2. Lively and healthy dogs will often wag their tails. Different dog breeds have their own tail characteristics.
3. The anus is tightly closed and there is no dirt on it.
4. Is the coat clean and free of dirt? Shine, especially if the hair is long, you need to remove the hair and carefully check whether there is eczema, pat the dog's hair to see if there is any dandruff falling off, if it is a dog with a lot of dandruff, there must be a problem.
5. The limbs should be strong and strong, and you should not stumble when walking. Also check whether the inside of the legs is clean and whether the toenails are too long.
6. The physique and skeleton should be strong and plump. muscles.
7. The ears of a healthy Scottish Shepherd should be cold. If the ears are hot, it means a fever.
8. Are the eyesIt is clear and bright. If there is too much eye dirt, you need to be very careful.
9. There is no fishy smell in the mouth. It is normal for the mucous membrane in the mouth to be pink.