Dogs are mans best friend and can always sculpt a smile on your face regardless of your mood. However, just like humans, dogs are also prone to several deadly and dangerous diseases. It's our responsibility to help our furry friends through this uncomfortable moments. Dogs are prone to be affected by diseases like hooksworm infection, otitis, liver disease, rabies and many more. There are many effective routines that we can perform to keep the dog diseases at bay.
Monthly Vet Check-ups
Humans require regular check-ups and so do dogs. Why? Because vets can help detect early signs of deadly diseases and help prevent them on the long run. This will help you save some money because the disease is already taken care of. This also saves your dog's life which will gradually increase your dog's lifespan.
Health care routine
Dogs share the same needs as humans. They require daily care to enhance their health. A dog's and cat's teeth should be brushed with only pet friendly toothpaste once a day. This ensures a healthy gum and teeth for your furry friend. A nourishing bath should be given to your pet once a month. A calm dog shampoo should be used to prevent skin itching. Try giving your pal some treats after every bath to motivate them. Use vinegar mixed with water and rub it on your dog to enhance their coat and prevent fleas and ticks on their body. MAKE SURE TO SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR DOG TO INCREASE THEIR LIFESPAN. Monthly vaccines should also be given to your dogs.
Food and Diet
Almost 53% of dogs in the UK are obese according to Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. Obesity is seen as a deadly threat to dogs as it makes breathing difficult and causes athritis in dogs. This is because their legs are unable to support the heavy body weight. To prevent obesity in dogs, you should schedule a strict diet for your furry friends. This includes a two times feeding time and frequent walks after every meal. In between the two feeding times, there should be no unnnecessary
feeding unless asked by your vet. You should also keep track of the weight of your dog to obtain early signs of obesity.
Exercises
A dog should be given frequent exercises to keep them happy and prevent bone diseases. You can choose from various exercises that are helpful and fun for your pal. Tug of war is a classical game to play with your dog which helps develop leg muscles and jaw strength. ( Pull the dog's toy in the neck level to prevent neck pain. You can also go extreme for your dog by weight exercises to build muscles. Make sure to consult with a vet before trying out any muscle building exercises for your dog to prevent injuries. If you have decided to train your dog for muscle building exercises, make sure to include a high protein based diet as it is required for muscle growth.
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