1) Feed your pup good quality food from the get-go (same as in people, a good diet from infancy will lead to a healthy adulthood)
-several serious issues can be avoided with a healthy diet such as hip dysplasia
-don’t buy dollar brands, they are most likely 50% fillers like corn meal that will fly though them and not fill em up.
2) Exercise!
-take em for walks at least once or twice a day
-provide plenty of safe toys for them to play with (and interact with them too)
*tug-o-war is a game to avoid playing with your pup as it can lead to dominance issues
3) cleanliness …
-sure we all want clean dogs but frequent bathing is very hard on their skin and coat; try brushing them daily and wiping them down with a damp cloth once a week as a healthier alternative
-you can find many “dry” washes online that you can make at home
4) know your pup!
-do your research on its breed before purchasing it; check out its parents if possible to see if there are any health issues that run in the family so you can avoid them by feeding them the right diet etc.
-its important to know the psychology of your pup to train it best
By taking these steps rate from the start of your pups life you can expect to have your best friend be a healthier and happier member of your family!
November 8th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
preventative health care 101 for dogs:
1) Feed your pup good quality food from the get-go (same as in people, a good diet from infancy will lead to a healthy adulthood)
-several serious issues can be avoided with a healthy diet such as hip dysplasia
-don’t buy dollar brands, they are most likely 50% fillers like corn meal that will fly though them and not fill em up.
2) Exercise!
-take em for walks at least once or twice a day
-provide plenty of safe toys for them to play with (and interact with them too)
*tug-o-war is a game to avoid playing with your pup as it can lead to dominance issues
3) cleanliness …
-sure we all want clean dogs but frequent bathing is very hard on their skin and coat; try brushing them daily and wiping them down with a damp cloth once a week as a healthier alternative
-you can find many “dry” washes online that you can make at home
4) know your pup!
-do your research on its breed before purchasing it; check out its parents if possible to see if there are any health issues that run in the family so you can avoid them by feeding them the right diet etc.
-its important to know the psychology of your pup to train it best
By taking these steps rate from the start of your pups life you can expect to have your best friend be a healthier and happier member of your family!