Diet therapy makes the hair look better

The quality of the hair is directly related to the nutritional status of the dog. Therefore, if you want the coat to be good, you must eat it. Well done.

First of all, we need to understand what nutrients can help improve the hair quality of dogs.

Protein - Sufficient protein can ensure the quality of dog hair growth, make hair grow faster and stronger, and can also improve hair splitting. Especially for long-haired dogs, hair breakage is less likely to occur if protein is sufficient.

Vitamin E - Vitamin E has anti-aging and antioxidant effects. It can improve the body's immunity, protect the integrity and function of cell membranes, and maintain the health of the fur.

Vitamin D - Vitamin D is the main substance for normal calcification of bones. It can promote the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the intestines and help the fur absorb and decompose nutrients.

Fat - Fat is the main substance that keeps your dog's coat shiny and helps it absorb other nutrients. A lack of fat can make a dog's skin itchy, increase the crumbling, roughness and dryness of the coat.

【1. Professional dog food】

Professional dog food uses formulas formulated by dog ​​nutrition experts to ensure and effectively take care of all aspects of the dog's identity. The balance of trace elements and fat content can help you gently supplement nutrition for it.

[2. Foods that supplement protein and fat]

Appropriate amounts of lean meat, cooked egg yolks, vegetable oil, etc. can help improve the gloss of the coat. However, excessive intake of fat can cause many other problems. So, when preparing these foods for dogs, you must be careful not to eat too much.

[3. Foods that supplement trace elements]

Algae, vegetables and other foods are rich in trace elements, but unless your dog shows severe trace element deficiency symptoms, there is basically no need for special supplements.

【Nutritional Reference】

Food: rice; vegetables (chopped and fed raw), mainly cabbage;

Ingredients: Potatoes (boiled and mashed), sweet potatoes; Meat: At that time, I bought a beef heart and lungs for 1 yuan. After cooking, I could feed it for a week; do not add grated vegetables for preservatives, such as (garlic, Ginger)

Medicine: For parasites in the body, boiling water with pomegranate root (available in traditional Chinese medicine stores) can repel parasites and will have less impact on dogs.

No matter whether the dog is fat or thin, parasites can be judged by whether the hair roots are attached or not.

Brushing the coat makes the hair look better

[1. Combing]

(1), method

Brush the hair once in the morning and once in the evening for 5 minutes every day.

(2), order

Start from the neck, from front to back, from top to bottom, first from the neck to the shoulders, then comb according to the back, chest, waist, abdomen, hind body, then the head, and finally the limbs and tail, comb first One side, then comb the other side.

(3), technique

When combing, the hair should be combed and pulled quickly in the direction of hair growth. When combing long-haired dogs, some people only comb the long hair on the surface and ignore the undercoat (fuzz) below. The undercoat of a dog is soft and dense. If it is not combed for a long time, it can easily form tangles and even cause eczema, psoriasis or other skin diseases. When combing long-haired dogs, you should comb them layer by layer, that is, turn up the long hair, and then comb the undercoat.

Notes

(1).Special tools should be used when combing hair, do not use human combs and brushes. The usage of row comb is to hold the back of the comb with your hand, swing it gently with your wrist, comb it horizontally, and use coarse, medium and fine combs alternately. The needle comb has many teeth. When combing, lift your hand with one hand, and then comb the other part after combing it.

(2). When combing, the movements should be gentle and meticulous. Do not do it roughly or recklessly, otherwise the dog will be in pain. Be especially careful when combing the coat near sensitive parts (such as external genitalia).

(3). Pay attention to the dog’s skin. A clean pink color is good. If it is red or has eczema, there may be parasites, skin diseases, allergies and other problems, which should be treated in time.

(4).If fleas, lice and other parasites are found, they should be treated with insecticides in time.

(5).When the dog's coat is seriously dirty, special conditioner and baby powder should be used together with combing.

(6). Before combing the coat, if you can wipe the dog's hair with a towel soaked in hot water, the coat will be brighter.

[2. Open hair knots]

Coat knots are an embarrassing topic. If your dog has hair knots, it only means that you don’t take enough care of it. If hair knots appear, they must be dealt with as soon as possible, otherwise more skin problems will easily occur.

1. Method

For dogs with severe tangles, use a comb or wire brush in the direction of hair growth, starting at the top and working your way to the roots. Do it little by little without pulling too hard to prevent pain or pulling out the hair. If the felting is serious, you can use scissors to cut the felting along the direction of the hair root, and then comb it. If you still can't comb, you can just cut off the felt part.

2. Things to note

(1), If the dog’s hair gets wet and then dries again, it will shrink like wool. At this time, it is even more impossible to comb it out, so dogs with tangled hair will Dogs should never get wet.

(2).Dealing with knots is a task that tests your patience. Dog owners must be very patient in dealing with it. As long as they have patience, they will be able to untie the knots.

(3),If the dog is knotted in more than one place, or the knotting is too serious, it should not take too long to sort it out. Grooming should take no more than 10 minutes at a time. Moderate rest and encouragement will help dispel the dog's desire to resist and struggle.

Bathing and bathing make the hair look better

The correct bathing method is also the key to ensuring the quality of the dog's hair. When bathing your dog, use a dog-specific bath liquid, not one used by humans. Many people know how to bathe dogs, but they often do not rinse them thoroughly. The bath liquid remaining in the hair often causes skin diseases in dogs.

[Things to note are]:

1.Be sure to comb your coat before taking a bath.

This can comb out the tangled hair and prevent the coat from becoming more tangled. When combing, in order to reduce the pain of the dog, you can hold the hair root with one hand and comb with the other hand.

2.The temperature of the bath water should not be too high or too low.

Generally, the temperature is 36°C in spring and 37°C in winter. Water that is too cold or too hot will have an adverse effect on the dog's hair follicles.

3. When bathing, be sure to prevent shampoo from getting into the dog’s eyes and ears.

Be sure to rinse thoroughly and don't leave shampoo on it, as this will irritate the skin and cause skin inflammation.

4. Bathing should be done in the afternoon or noon. Do not take a bath when the air humidity is high or on rainy days.

Because a lot of oil on the coat will be removed after bathing, it is important not to dry the dog in the sun after bathing.

5.Don’t bathe too frequently.

Frequent bathing will wash away the oil layer used to protect the coat and skin, which may cause skin diseases and make the hair dry and split.

6.The best time to take care of their hair is when they have just "come out of the bath". Owners should use the hair dryer in their hands to straighten their hair.

[Tools]: Hair dryer, handle comb, needle comb, hair comb

[Specific operations]:

(1).Use a handle comb to blow while combing, and blow until 70% dry;

(2). Straighten the needle and comb it layer by layer, blow it wherever it goes, pull it wherever it goes, and blow it all;

(3). Go through the comb layer by layer.

[Note]:

(1),When blowing one part, wrap other parts with towels to prevent natural drying. If the hair is already dry, it will not be straightened no matter how hard you pull it. !

(2),Use a handle comb to comb through the layers. If you encounter knots, you can use your hands to pull them apart little by little. It is best to spray a small amount of combing water (mist) beforehand, and do not wet all the hair. It can also be replaced with diluted conditioner.

(3), Tips on choosing dog shampoo: When purchasing dog shampoo, in addition to dog-specific shampoos on the market, you can also choose mild ones. Some people use soap or baby shampoo, but never fool them with adult shampoo.

(4),After taking a bath, the hair will be completely straightened, and daily combing will be very easy. If it is not completely straightened after a bath, even if you comb it every day, it will not work. It will curl back in an hour! In daily combing, combing once every 3 days is enough.

Outdoor exercise makes hair look better

[1. Things to pay attention to when taking pets out]

(1).Choose a time period with higher temperatures, such as 12:00 to 15:00;

(2). If the area has started to heat up and the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors is large, it is best to put some clothes on the puppy when going out in the morning and evening;

(3).As much as possible, allow the puppy to gradually adapt from going out to the outdoors, such as staying in the corridor for a while;

(4).Be sure to keep your dog on a leash when going out to prevent naughty puppies from getting lost, picking up roadside food and getting into car accidents;

(5).Don’t forget to clean up dog feces in time and keep the walking area clean;

(6). If it is difficult to bathe more often in winter, after returning home from a walk, use a hot towel to wash the puppy’s face, lower abdomen, buttocks, 4 paws and tail .

[2. Things to note when taking your dog to exercise]

(1),Ensure sufficient time. Dog owners should give their dogs ample time to exercise and play when taking them out. This will ensure the amount of exercise.

(2), Remember not to exercise after your dog is full, as it may cause digestive problems.

(3), Try to prevent the dog from exercising before and after feeding.

(4), Various ways to help dogs exercise. Jogging, walking, hiking or playing Frisbee games with your dog can all help your dog strengthen their physical fitness and help them control their weight in winter to prevent them from getting fat.

(5), Dogs with poor physical condition should pay attention to their clothing. Especially for dogs with poor health, they can wear cold-proof clothes made of thicker materials when going out.

(6), Provide clean drinking water at all times. When your dog is playing outdoors, be sure to bring plenty of clean drinking water to your dog.

(7),Prevent dogs from frostbite. Although we encourage everyone to take their dogs out for exercise in winter, when encountering some extremely cold weather, it is recommended that dog owners not go out to prevent their dogs from frostbite.

(8),You should clean the dog bed and change the mattress frequently. This is not only beneficial to the dog's health, but also keeps the indoor air fresh.

(9), After the dog exercises, dog owners should be careful not to place the kennel in a drafty place to prevent the dog from catching wind and cold when resting.

(10), Pay attention to wind-heat and cold. Dog owners should pay attention to keeping warm from the cold when taking their dogs out for exercise. Exposure to rain, wind, and moisture in the kennel after exercise can cause dogs to catch colds. In severe cases, it may also induce respiratory diseases such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Effective measures to prevent colds are to keep warm from cold, keep dry, and prevent cold winds.