With the improvement of living standards, more and more people are raising dogs. Some pet owners don’t know how to take care of dogs because they are raising dogs for the first time, and they often lack experience. Many common mistakes are often made in the feeding methods. If the feeding methods are not done well, it will have a very important impact on the health of the dog. The following article will help you sort out a few novice taboos. Breeders, please pay attention. La!

1. Feeding high-salt food

The daily salt intake for every 1kg of dog weight is 0.4~0.7mg. However, many pet owners often make some mistakes, that is, feeding leftovers. Excessive high-salt food can easily cause hair loss in dogs. Tear stains, skin diseases and other problems, so the diet should not be too salty and try to feed dog food.

2. Eating fast means you are hungry

Dogs eat very quickly, it’s their nature. This habit hasn't changed since becoming a pet, so even if your dog has a very full belly, it won't slow down its eating. Don't think it's hungry.

3. Chocolate and grapes

People can eat these, but for dogs, chocolate and grapes are forbidden foods, because the caffeine and theobromine contained in chocolate have a serious impact on the dog's heart and central nervous system. Grapes contain a large amount of glucose and fructose. Dogs are very sensitive to these substances and may be poisoned after eating them. If they eat too much, they may cause acute renal failure. Therefore, pet owners must not give chocolate and grapes to their dogs!

4. Feed puppies chicken bones

Dogs love to chew bones, but no matter how big or small chicken bones are, they should not be fed to puppies because chicken bones are very hard and cannot be digested by dogs. It is easy to puncture the mucosa in the intestines and stomach and cause traumatic gastroenteritis.

5. Feed puppies milk

Cow's milk is low in protein, low in fat, and high in lactose, while dog milk is high in protein, high in fat, and low in lactose. These two milks are complete opposites. Giving milk to dogs can cause diarrhea and in severe cases, even death from dehydration. Even adult dogs can develop diarrhea, vomiting and other symptoms if they drink too much. It is best to give your dog goat's milk, which is not only easily absorbed by the dog, but also has high nutritional value. If goat milk is not available, goat milk powder can be used instead.

6. Bathing puppies too early

Among the taboos for novice dog owners, this is the most common one! It is best not to bathe your dog in the first three months. Because dogs are very fragile, they are prone to cold and cold after bathing, and may even be infected with various diseases. Some people think dogs are dirty, so they bathe their dogs after 1 to 2 months. If everything is fine, once the dog catches a cold, it may cause fatal diseases such as canine distemper.

It is best to bathe your dog for the first time one week after all vaccinations. If your dog has been dirty and smelly before, you can clean it with dry cleaning, wipe it with a wet towel, and then apply talcum powder to relieve the odor.