Raising puppies from newborns is what most people who want to raise dogs want to do, because it is easier for dogs to be accepted by raising them from an early age, and they can also be taught and trained from an early age. However, for first-time owners, How much do dog owners know about care and management? Let’s take a look!

1. The most basic understanding of dogs

1. Each stage of growth

During the growth stage of a dog, the growth ability of various parts of the body is unbalanced. In the first three months, the main growth is the body and weight, the length is increased at four to six months, and the height is increased after seven months. So feed according to the growth stage.

2. Prepare food bowls independently

It is necessary to prepare separate food bowls, water basins, collars, grooming brushes and other items for the dog. It is recommended to use a cage or box for the dog to stay. After the dog uses the food bowl and water bowl, they must keep them clean. , clean it about once or twice a day.

3. Diet on the first day

When a puppy comes to this unfamiliar environment at home for the first day, it will inevitably feel very nervous because of the unfamiliarity. Therefore, it is best not to let it eat. It can be fasted for half a day or a day. This can prevent the dog from causing problems due to not adjusting to the environment. Gastrointestinal upset.

2. Caring for puppies’ dietary management

1. Things to know about breastfeeding

The immunity of newborn puppies is not very high. Breast milk can effectively help the dog replenish nutrients. The breast milk the puppy ingests is enough to protect it for six to eight weeks. This is the best resistance before vaccination. If the mother dog has enough milk , the early lactation can be completely left to it.

2. Breastfeeding precautions

Before breastfeeding, you can wipe the dog's mother's breasts with a hot towel, gently squeeze out the milk with your hands, and then let the puppies nurse, every two hours in the first week, every three hours in the second week, and every three hours in the third week. For four hours, the puppy should be guided to suckle.

3. Start taking food

Dogs that are two to three months old should be fed four to five times a day. The amount of food should be measured according to the size of the dog. Lean meat, milk, eggs, vegetables, etc. should be distributed, and cod liver oil or pig and cow cartilage should be supplemented in a timely manner. However, Do not feed chicken bones as they may irritate the throat.

4. Feeding precautions

Normally, if there is still food left in the food bowl after the dog is full, it means that there is too much food prepared and the dog cannot finish it. However, if the dog continues to lick the food bowl or look at it after eating, Holding you, it means that it is not full yet, and the amount prepared is not enough for it to eat.

3. Instructions for dog feeding and management

1. Don’t get close to other dogs

If there are other dogs in the home, before the puppies enterIn the first half month after entering the family, do not let the puppy get close to other dogs to avoid being bitten or contracting diseases. Do not go to the grass when going out to avoid external parasite infection, and keep away from the feces of other animals.

2. Precautions for bathing

It is recommended not to bathe the puppy in the first week after it arrives home. After the second week, it can be bathed once a week. Pay attention to keeping the bath water temperature at 35 degrees. After bathing, be sure to dry the puppy's body or Blow dry, otherwise it is easy to catch cold or contract skin diseases.

3. About the living environment

Dogs born in winter must pay special attention to keeping warm. Even a common cold may kill them. The temperature should be kept at 25 degrees, never lower than 20 degrees, and they should not stay in places with large temperature differences. The place and environment should be kept clean.

After reading this, do you think it’s easy to raise a puppy slowly?