Tips For Taking Care For A Pet Dog

In our last blog we talked about the tips for selecting a perfect pet. And if you have chosen a dog as you perfect pet then you are at the right place because today we are going to discuss about the TIPS FOR TAKING CARE FOR A PET DOG.

From which breed is perfect to how to train you pet dog we will discuss everything here. But for now we will discuss about the tips for taking care for a pet dog.

Here are the tips for taking care of your pet dog :

1. Research for the breed and other details related to them

It is important to know everything about the pet dog which you are welcoming into your life. So a thorough research of the breed of the dog you want is needed.

This will also let you know about their specific needs, requirements and also which diseases they are prone to. You can prepare everything before brining a puppy and will know few tips as well as a beginner.

2. Prepare you house for welcoming a new pet

It is important to keep your house ready for a new pet in advance so that they will not take time to adjust to their new surroundings. Things like bedding, toys, and the food they like or were provided before at the shelter or the breeder were providing, etc.

3. Take your pet to the vet for regular visits to vet

It is important that you take your pet dog to the vet for regular checkups, this will help you to know if they are unwell or in case of life threatening diseases they will get proper treatment easily and as soon as possible, without any delay.

4. Train them well :

Training your pet is very important and you should start to train them at a very early age, this way they will know when to do something and when they shouldn’t do something. This way you can even make them learn tricks as well as to not do anything which may cause you problem later on.

5. Socialize your pet dog with other pet dogs :

You should take your dog to a nearby dog park. If you can’t take them there or take them out to meet other pet dogs, this will help them to socialize easily with other dogs and be not aggressive towards other dogs and their pet parents.

6. Teach your dog to be around babies :

Dogs may not like to be around new born babies or in families who have babies, so you may try introducing your baby to the dog because not doing so will scare both the baby and dog and the dog may get aggressive or attack the baby.

To avoid this see whether the dog is ready or not and slowly start interactions between the baby and dogs. Teach your dog to be patient and to not get too much excited. Don’t take your baby to the dog or the dog to the baby for the first time, it’s very dangerous.

7. Let them know about the family :

For the pet parents who have a family, you should introduce your family to the dog properly so that they will know they have others as well other than their pet parent. This will strengthen the bonds between the dog and the family members and they will soon remember who their family is.

8. Ask the adoption center/shelter and breeder about the pet :

You should ask the adoption center, the shelter and the breeder about the diseases or any problem your pet may have which you were not told about before, it will become easy to take care of them and treat them according to the disorder they may have.

9. Prepare your house or room for the pet :

Prepare your house or room for the times when there is too much noise like when firecrackers are used or at times of thunder and lightning. It will cause your pet to panic, and get scared which may even become a very serious problem if not taken care of. You may use soundproof curtains or make your house soundproof to tackle this problem.

10. Don’t give them treats without knowing their side effects :

Treatos… You must have listened this word a lot. But have you ever wondered what does it mean? It means Dog treats but to make it sound cute it has an ‘O’, and those who are familiar with memes are well aware of this word.

We know you love your pet a lot but you should not give them treats which includes Grapes, Raisins, Macadamia nuts, Avocado, Coffee, Tea, Garlic, Xylito, Nutmeg, Raw Yeast Dough, Lemons, Limes and Chocolate which are fatal for their health. These treats are good for us but are not good for them. Rest of the things can be given but in limits not in excess amounts.

Also avoid giving them food which we eat, it will cause them to have an upset stomach and other health problems. Also avoid giving them too much treats because this may result in gaining your pet weight which is not good for their health.

11. Never Leave Them Alone In The Car :

Don’t ever leave your pet in car locked from outside, especially in summers. If you have to go somewhere then make sure that the windows of the car is opened or someone is there with them.

Temperature in the closed car rises dramatically and if you can’t be with them then make sure that you keep the AC on so that they don’t get heatstroke or fever because of high temperature and heat.

12. Grooming your pet dog :

Grooming your pet will keep them free from pests, and you can easily keep pests and hair related problem in check. If your dog sheds a lot, it will keep shedding of hair in control as well. Cutting of nails and brushing their teeth are necessary as well, especially for their health.

13. Consider Spaying or Neutering your pet :

Spaying or Neutering a dog helps in reducing the risk of various health disorders and population as well. It will help your little companion to live a more healthy and happier life.

Spaying a female dogs decreases the chances of uterus infections and breast tumors. While, Neutering a male dogs protects them from testicular cancer and prostrate concerns.

Many animals won’t end up in animal shelters as well with the help of this practice.

14. Be responsible for them :

Whenever you take them outside for walking make sure you clean the place where they have made any kind of mess, and keep your surroundings clean. It will not cause any problem to anyone. Cleaning up after your dog is very important.

15. Keep your furbaby warm in winters :

You must buy sweaters for your furbabies in winters and other accessories so that they don’t get ill and stay warm. There are a variety of sweaters, socks, shoes and cute accessories you can shop for your pet from Amazon, Flipkart, and your nearby pet stores and shops. And if you know how to knit then you can make one for your sweet child one as well.

Aww, they look so cute! By the way if you are wondering from where to buy the sweaters then worry not as I have selected few sweaters which I liked from Amazon. Here is the link for them :

https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Dog-Sweaters/zgbs/pet-supplies/3024176011 (For countries like U.S. and others)

https://www.amazon.in/Dog-Sweater/s?k=Dog+Sweater (For India)

What is XYLITOL?

Xylitol is known as sugar alcohol. It occurs when the characteristics of sugar molecules combines with alcohol molecules to form sugar alcohol. It is not an artificial sweetener. They easily stimulates the taste receptors for sweetness on our tongues. It is commonly found in sugar-free gums, candies, mints, diabete-friendly foods, and oral-care products.

In fact our own bodies produce small amounts of xylitol through normal metabolism and it is found in many of the foods we eat for example, in fruits and vegetables and is known as a natural occuring substance.

If you suspect that your pet dog has ingested xylitol then the symptoms can include lethargy, vomiting and it may cause your dog to collapse. The dog can also be seen to get seriously ill in about 15 minutes. This is one of the most important tips for taking care of a pet dog as many people are not aware about these things.

You should not wait for these symptoms to resolve this on its own because Xylitol is a very toxic susbstance for the dogs and it may lead to the death of your pet dog. So it is advisable to rush to your nearest vet as soon as possible! Treatment should be given as soon as possible to prevent any further complications and further deterioration of health.

That’s it for today. I hope you are ready to start an exciting life with your babies, and those who were looking for answers got them here.

If you want to read how to choose the perfect pet for yourself the check this out :

https://www.wildnyou.com/tips-for-selecting-a-perfect-pet/

See in next time!