Questions and answers for first-time dog owners!

Q: Question A: Answer

1.Q: My friend has given birth to a litter of puppies. Can I bring them over as soon as they are weaned?

A: If you buy a dog from a kennel or a regular pet store, it is best to buy it after it has been vaccinated. That is best for first-time dog owners, and before that, the dog will be well trained. If it is requested or purchased from someone else, it is best to ask the original owner to be vaccinated before taking it home. If the dog is too young when it comes, it is easy to take care of it poorly, especially if the first-time dog owner has no experience. The dog may be in a hurry when it gets sick.

2.Q: My dog ​​just came in and howled all night long, what should I do?

A: A puppy that has just been separated from its parents and siblings feels scared and lonely, and it is a dog’s nature to howl. At this time, you should prepare enough food and water, and prepare a warm and comfortable nest or mat for it. Use your soft old clothes to cushion it. You can also put some hot water bottles or alarm clocks and other things that make regular sounds to make the nest Place it where it can see you at any time (such as beside the bed, at the base of the bedroom wall) to reduce its fear. If it still howls, don't turn on the light to comfort it as soon as it howls. Just comfort it twice. It will naturally become quiet after a few days.

3.Q: In order to prevent it from getting scared and howling, I hugged it while sleeping on the bed.

A: This practice is not recommended. New puppies, especially those bought from dog dealers (you should not buy dogs from dog dealers in the first place), may be unclean and have parasites on their bodies, which is not very hygienic. Moreover, puppies cannot hold back their bowels and may pee on your bed. Besides, if you develop such a habit, you will have to sleep on the bed in the future. Is that okay? Especially in a world of two~^_^~

4.Q: Why does the puppy that just got home keep twitching while sleeping? Is it cold?

A: Dogs can also dream, and people can still move when they sleep. When the temperature is moderate, it is normal for dogs to twitch, grind their teeth, talk in their sleep, and snore while sleeping, so there is no need to worry.

5.Q: What should I give my dog ​​when he first comes in? Eggs, milk, and chicken liver are all his favorites. Can I just let him eat this?

A: Very young dogs should eat small meals frequently, 4 to 3 times a day under 3 months old. The most scientific thing is to eat puppy-specific milk powder (or use infant skimmed milk powder instead) soaked in puppy dog ​​food and let it cool down. Do not feed your own food, as it may lead to diarrhea and other conditions. Only egg yolks can be fed, not egg whites. Don’t feed milk, don’t feed pork! In addition: onions, garlic and other spicy foods, chicken bones, etc., should not be given to dogs for the rest of their lives. As for liver, because it is very fragrant, dogs may like it very much when they see it. However, too much liver is very harmful to it, so be sure to eat it in moderation. In fact, if you feed Miaoxianbao regularly, there is enough liver in itIngredients, there is no need to feed liver separately. In short, eating dog food + puppy milk powder is the most scientific, nutritious and healthy for puppies.

6.Q: When feeding dog food, how much should I feed to be more scientific?

A: Time: 7:00-9:00 in the morning, 2:00-3:00 in the afternoon, 9:00-10:00 in the evening

Note: Puppies from 3 to 4 months old should be fed three to five times a day. Soak dry dog ​​food in hot water until soft, then let it cool.

Notes for the kennel: milk (dairy products), onions, chicken and fish bones, chocolate, other spices, raw pork, alcohol, salty and spicy food cannot be fed

7.Q: The dog just came in, doesn’t eat or drink?

A: This may happen to dogs with more introverted personalities. In fact, unless it is severely shocked, it will not go on hunger strike, it will just feel scared. If you don’t eat, you can mix a small amount of Miaoxianbao into the dog food, but remember to keep it small. If you don't want to drink water, you can use temari to pour water for it to drink. While feeding, gently caress and comfort. If you don't eat dog food because you are picky about food, then give it a meal at a regular time every day. After 15 minutes, take it away regardless of whether it eats it or not. Don't give it anything to eat during this period. Put the meal for the second time and continue to take it away after 15 minutes. A dog will not be so stubborn as to make fun of its own life. If you give it another meal, it will be so hungry that it will definitely eat it immediately. This will form a habit, and then slowly extend the time for the meal to let it chew slowly.

8.Q: How to prevent epidemics for puppies that have just entered the house?

A: Puppies bought from regular channels are generally healthy. Puppies bought from dog dealers are generally unhealthy. But you have to take them to the hospital for examination first, and if you are too weak, you can get serum. The 567 combined vaccine can be started after 42 days. Check your body before taking the vaccine. Because the combined vaccine is an attenuated vaccine, those who are not healthy may get sick! Rabies can be vaccinated after 3 months, and the immunity is completed one week after the vaccination. Immunization generally expires in about a year. If it is less than a year, you need to re-immunize in advance. Do not expire to avoid the outbreak of many viruses in your dog.

9.Q: After the injection, the dog lost his appetite, was always wilted, and also had a fever!

A: The 567 vaccine is an attenuated vaccine, which may cause short-term discomfort and fever in dogs. If the dog has a short-term fever, it is normal. If the dog has diarrhea and vomiting or a long-term fever, it needs to be sent to the hospital immediately for treatment by a doctor.

10.Q: The dog just came here and played so dirty. I want to give it a bath.

A: Absolutely not. Before all immunity is completed, if you catch a cold while taking a bath, it will trigger many viral attacks and eventually harm your dog. Even if it's too dirty to stand, you can't take a shower. ThatFor a really small dog, the fur on its body will not get soiled and has a protective layer. For short-haired ones, just wipe them with a damp towel and then dry them. If you have long hair, use dry cleaning powder and wipe it with a dry towel. If your dog accidentally gets wet, be sure to dry it immediately and avoid blowing air conditioners and fans. Once the dog catches a cold, the consequences will be disastrous. For your dog's health, do not bathe your dog until vaccination is complete.

11.Q: Now that the immunity is complete, how do I take a shower?

A: Dogs should not be washed too frequently, otherwise they will get skin diseases. Three times a month in summer and two times a month in other seasons are enough. Mainly talk about the use of shower gel. Do not pour it directly on the dog. It is best to find a bottle, pour a little bit of the shower gel into it, then fill it with some water, cover the lid and shake it for a while. After foaming, pour it into your hands, and then apply it to the dog's wet fur. On the skin, the effect of rubbing in the bath is very good. Be careful not to let the foam get into your dog's eyes, nose, or ears.

12.Q: My last dog just passed away. I’m so sad. I want to buy another puppy.

A: It’s best not to, unless it is a puppy that has completed its vaccination. After the first dog leaves, it will leave excrement, odor, secretions, etc. in the home. Especially dogs that die of illness will leave deadly germs. Within half a year, do not have puppies that have not completed their vaccination in the home. Otherwise, it is easy to infect the puppy and cause death again. Some people say that my dogs always die because of this.

13.Q: What should I do if my dog ​​just comes in and always urinates everywhere?

A: This is normal. Thinking back to when we were babies, would we be able to go to the toilet on our own? Puppies can’t hold back their urine and urine. They may want to NNBB at any time and go anywhere. Since we raise it and love it, we must tolerate it. It's not its fault it's still a child. Basically, after half a year to 1 year old, dogs will consciously ask to go out to solve their problems (except those who are never allowed to go out). However, dogs of any age may urinate and defecate at home. Older dogs may often soil the home. Please tolerate it.

14.Q: The number of dog BBs seems to be less? The BBs are also relatively dry. What color is BB?

A: If the dog is very, very small, it will not BB on its own and needs someone to massage its abdomen or wipe its anus with a warm towel to induce BB. Generally, it will want to BB just after eating. If the number of times of induction is too few, it will cause the BB to accumulate in the intestines and become dry. If it is a larger dog, consider whether it drinks too little water. In terms of color, it is generally dark brown, uniform in thickness, moderate in hardness and softness, and it is considered normal if there is no foul odor. But puppies sometimes cannot digest excess food. They may develop yellow BB after eating egg yolks, taste like Miaoxian Bao after eating Miaoxian Bao, or have excessive calcium supplementation and may have yellow-white BB. These are also possible. Generally, dogs that eat dog food will have normal BB, so it is recommended to feed dogs dog food.

15.Q: It’s very hot in summer. IShould we provide air conditioners and fans for dogs?

A: Dogs that are too small are not suitable for blowing because they are afraid of catching cold. In fact, puppies that can walk on their own can sense the temperature, and some dogs like to blow, and they will not catch a cold. If it's too cold and uncomfortable, it will go away on its own. Try not to blow the air conditioner fan directly at the dog.

16.Q: I am so happy that my puppy came today. I will take it out in the evening!?

A: Absolutely not. Puppies that have not completed their vaccination may be exposed to other dogs after going out, or things left by other dogs and become infected with the virus. And a very important point is that the puppy has not yet become familiar with the new home and new owner, or even the world. If you take him out immediately, he may be frightened and unable to accept it emotionally. It is harmful to its psychology and physiology.

17.Q: The puppy has been here for a few days. It always bites slippers, sheets and other items, picks up clothes in its mouth, and even bites my hands and feet!

A: Because of the growth of deciduous teeth, dogs will feel very itchy. Imagine how uncomfortable our teeth feel. It must be very uncomfortable. At this time, you need to buy some teething tools for it, such as molar bones (made of cowhide and edible), teeth cleaning ropes, dog chew sticks, vegetable sticks, etc. The molar bone is just shaped like bone, but is actually cowhide. In terms of size, it cannot be too small, otherwise it will swallow it in one bite and may get stuck. It can't be too big, otherwise it won't be able to bite. In addition, it should not be too hard and do not use iron objects to bite it. Biting hands and feet may be a sign of liking. The puppy doesn’t know how hard it is to handle, and it may hurt. When it hurts, just let go of the throat and scream in pain! A dog with clothes in its mouth may ask to come with you if there are enough toys. go out. It may also be that the shaking of the clothes aroused its curiosity. After all, dogs prefer dynamic things. Once it picks up clothes when it sees them, the owner should open its mouth, give it a toy, and tell it that this is a toy. If necessary, you can pat its forehead and nose, or give it a lesson.

18.Q: What about dogs’ bad breath?

A: Dogs, like people, will develop bad breath if their mouths are not cleaned for a long time. This is especially true for dogs who eat home-cooked meals. It is very important to develop the habit of brushing your puppy's teeth once a week from an early age. To brush your puppy's teeth, you should use a special finger toothbrush and special toothpaste (which can be eaten). At first, in order to let it adapt, you can put a moist soft towel on your finger and gently massage its gums without touching it. Use a dental cleaning rope or dog chew glue, which can also clean the teeth.

19.Q: My dog ​​is a male. It has been several months and he is still squatting...?

A: When I was young, both male and female dogs were squatting. After taking the male dog out, if he sees other male dogs raising their legs, he will imitate it. It is the nature of male dogs to lift their legs. Male dogs like to leave urine on telephone poles, tree roots, and wall roots, and try to leave it as high as possible, so that other male dogs can detect its height and height when they smell it.You can even tell which dog it is by its body shape, thereby achieving the purpose of marking your territory.