Feeding And Keeping Your Dog Healthy
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Feeding and Keeping Your Dog Healthy
Overview
Ensuring your puppy's health involves proper feeding and attentive care. A healthy puppy should have clear eyes, a slightly plump body, loose skin, no skin issues, a good appetite, and plenty of energy. It should not display signs of shyness or timidity.
Monitoring Your Puppy’s Health
If your puppy often feels warm or sleeps excessively, have an adult take its temperature. A dog's normal temperature ranges from 38 to 39 degrees Celsius. If it exceeds 39 degrees, contact your veterinarian promptly.
Vaccinations and Deworming
When acquiring your puppy, inquire about its vaccination history. Essential vaccines include those for distemper, infectious hepatitis, leptospirosis, and rabies. If these vaccinations haven't been administered, visit a veterinarian immediately. Remember to schedule annual booster shots. Also, check if the puppy has been dewormed, as most puppies experience worms at some point.
Feeding Guidelines
Initially, continue the diet provided by the previous owner. If you wish to change it, do so gradually by mixing new food with the old.
- 6 to 10 weeks: Feed 4 times a day.
- 10 weeks to 6 months: Reduce to 3 times a day.
- After 6 months: Feed twice daily.
- After 1 year: Once a day, plus a breakfast biscuit, is sufficient.
Ideal Diet
Meat should be the primary component of your dog’s diet. Fresh, canned, or frozen beef and horsemeat are excellent choices. Serve the meat at room temperature without cooking. Mix it with a dog meal or soaked kibbled biscuit, available at supermarkets, feed stores, or pet shops. Puppies also require vitamins and minerals; consult your veterinarian for suitable vitamin tablets.
Additional safe food options include well-cooked chicken, lamb, beef hearts, liver, and leafy vegetables. Hard biscuits and dog treats will also be appreciated. If your dog is ill or recovering, a bit of cooked rice or dry toast can be beneficial.
Teething and Chewing
Around 4 to 5 months, puppies lose their baby teeth. Providing beef hide or rawhide strips helps with teething and prevents chewing on shoes and furniture. These can be purchased from supermarkets and pet shops. Special hard marrow bones also aid in keeping teeth clean and healthy.
Hydration
Always have a bowl of water available for your dog. However, during house training, remove water supplies by 5 or 6 PM to help the puppy manage through the night without accidents.
By following these guidelines, you can ensure your puppy grows up healthy and happy.
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