Be the person your dog thinks you are!!!

When we bring a puppy or dog into the family it is quite essential to know a few things about how to take care of dogs. Proper nutrition, as well as physical and emotional care, is the most important things for pets.

Here are a few things we need to know.

Arrange a secure and hygienic shelter. 

Secure and hygienic shelter

Providing a free living space with good hygiene is the basic need of any pet. It not only adds quality to its life but also helps in healthy growth.

Always provide fresh water to drink.

Always provide fresh water to drink

It is important to maintain optimum hydration levels for health and energy. So, always provide your dog with enough water to drink.

A quality diet is a must, however, avoid obesity.

A quality diet is a must

Overweight is the door to almost all kind of diseases.  Hence, consult a veterinarian and provide the right food to your dog to fulfill the nutritional needs of the pet. Since the quality and quantity of food depends on the size, age, level of activity and breed, it is always necessary to consult a veterinarian.

Visit veterinarian with your pet on a regular basis. 

Visit veterinarian with your pet

It is not just food; a veterinarian also provides information regarding vaccination, deworming and external parasite control. Maintain a vaccination record of your dog and contact veterinarian if you find your dog is ill, injured, or something unusual.

Provide them plenty of opportunities to exercise. 

Provide your dog with plenty of exercises

For a healthy life, even your dog needs proper exercise regime. Once again, as per the age, size and breed, check what amount of exercise your dog needs to maintain a healthy life.

Interact with your dog and develop a bond. 

Interact with your dog and develop a bond

It is necessary to communicate and interact with your dog. Provide them quality time and try to understand their particular needs. This will also help in developing a relationship and prevent undesirable behavioral patterns.

Train your dog.  

Train your dog

Training your dog to follow simple commands is very helpful.  It is believed that the dog interpreting it’s master’s commands and following the basic instructions lives a safe and healthy life.

Practice reproductive control.

Practice reproductive control

If you plan to breed your dog or are opposed to spaying and neutering, then take proper measures to prevent mismatings.  Consult with a veterinarian regarding the problem.  

Dental care is essential. 

Dental care is essential

Gum disease can have serious implications.  Such infection leads to premature tooth loss and infection in other major organs including the heart valves. Be careful about such things and take appropriate measures to avoid dental infections.

Grooming and nail trimming on regular basis.

Grooming and nail trimming

Regular brushing help to keep the coat knot-free and it also reduces shedding as well. Overgrown nails are also too common and it creates difficulty for them to walk.  Therefore, always keep your dog’s nails trimmed.