How to take care of the dog you just brought home
In the past 10 days, hot topics about pet care on the Internet have mainly focused on "Beginner's Guide to Dog Raising", "Dogs to Precautions During the Dog's Adaptation Period" and "Healthy Diet for Pets". This article will combine these hot spots to provide a detailed care guide for novice owners who have just brought home a dog.
1. Preparations before the dog arrives home
Before taking your dog home, you need to make the following preparations to ensure that your dog can quickly adapt to the new environment:
| Items | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Doghouse or mat | Provide a comfortable resting space for dogs |
| Food and water basins | Choose materials that are difficult to tip over |
| dog food | Choose the right brand based on your dog’s age and size |
| toys | Help dogs relieve anxiety |
| traction rope | Use when going out |
2. The adaptation period after the dog arrives home
Your dog may feel nervous or uneasy when he first arrives in his new home. Here are some tips to help him adjust to his new environment:
1.Keep the environment quiet: Avoid too much noise or interruption by strangers, and allow the dog to gradually become familiar with the new home.
2.Fixed work and rest time: Feed, walk and rest regularly to help dogs establish regular living habits.
3.Avoid over-interaction: Don’t force the dog to play in the early stage, let it approach you actively.
3. Diet management
A dog’s diet is the key to health. Here are some dietary recommendations that have been hotly discussed recently:
| age | Feeding frequency | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Puppies (2-6 months) | 3-4 times a day | Choose puppy food and avoid feeding human food |
| Adult dogs (over 1 year old) | 2 times a day | Pay attention to weight control and avoid overfeeding |
4. Health and Hygiene
1.Vaccination: Complete vaccinations on time based on veterinary recommendations. Hot topics recently include "The Necessity of Rabies Vaccine."
2.deworming: Regular internal and external expelling to prevent parasitic infection.
3.Bathing and grooming: Choose the appropriate washing and care frequency according to your dog’s breed and hair type.
5. Training and socialization
1.basic training: Commands such as "sit down" and "shake hands". Recent hot topics include "positive training methods".
2.socialization: Bring your dog into contact with other dogs and people to help it adapt to the social environment.
6. Frequently Asked Questions
The following are dog-raising issues that have been hotly discussed among netizens recently:
| question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What should I do if my dog barks at night? | It may be separation anxiety, try providing soothing toys or adjusting the sleeping environment |
| What should I do if my dog is picky about food? | Avoid changing dog food frequently and feed it regularly and quantitatively |
With the above structured guide, novice owners can better care for their new dog. Remember to observe your dog’s behavior and health, and consult your veterinarian promptly if there are any abnormalities.
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