Scientific Guide to Raising Pets
Time flies so fast, it's autumn in a blink of an eye. The weather is getting colder, and the dogs have reached a period of strong metabolism. So what should I pay attention to when raising a dog in autumn?
In autumn, dogs have a strong metabolism and their appetite greatly increases. This season is the season for dogs to estrus, breed and moult.
There are many things to pay attention to when raising a dog in the fall. Groom the coat, do a good job of disinfection and epidemic prevention, and deworming in and out of the body. At the same time, because the weather is getting colder, dogs are particularly susceptible to colds. Some summer habits have to be changed. Let’s take a look at what you need to pay attention to when raising a dog in autumn!
Eat small meals more often
Autumn is a time of appetite for dogs. Their appetite has increased exponentially, and they always seem to be short of food.
Most dogs have poor gastrointestinal conditions. Firstly, because of their nature, they don’t know how to be hungry or overeating when they eat. Secondly, the shoveling officer does not know how to pay attention to the dog’s diet and overspoils the dog. The stomach causes many injuries.
should not be eaten by their temperament, as this will cause the digestive system to become unsuitable and cause diarrhea. Appetite should be gradually increased. It is best to eat small and frequent meals to reduce the burden on the stomach to help them store more energy, and pay attention to providing sufficient clean drinking water at all times.
on time deworming
whether it is infected with internal parasites or ectoparasites, it will directly affect the growth and development and mental state of the dog, and it will even cause their death. Therefore, deworming them regularly cannot be ignored.
Most puppies have intestinal parasites, which cause loss of appetite, weight loss, constipation or diarrhea, vomiting, and increase in abdominal circumference. Individuals can cause intussusception or prolapse of the anus.
The parasitic infection of adult dogs is generally invisible, so even if no worms are found in the feces, they should be dewormed on time. In warm cities, ectoparasites such as fleas are also active. Shovelers can choose appropriate drugs to prevent and repel parasites in and out of the body.
Appropriately increase the amount of exercise
Many shoveling officers are lazy and have no habit of walking dogs. Dogs stay at home for a long time and get fatter as they grow. In fact, this is not good for the dog's health.
For dogs, when summer passes and autumn comes, they often become more energetic, and their appetite gradually increases and their physical strength is restored. Therefore, the shovel officer should take the dog for a walk every day and increase the amount of exercise.
When the air turns cooler in autumn, the dog's restless nature begins to move around. When going out, the activity is enhanced, and the restlessness is at home. Some dogs will even use the demolition of the house to consume the excess physical strength in the body and want the dog not to demolition. Take it out for a walk at home, but remember to use a tow rope!
Disease protection
The dog’s self-immunity fluctuates with the change of seasons, and the weather fluctuates from cold to hot in autumn. Dogs are prone to skin diseases, colds, diarrhea and some spreading viruses, such as parvovirus and dogs. Distemper.
Avoid contact with the feces of other dogs when walking the dog, and go to some clean and ventilated places. Improve cage hygiene and physical hygiene, and dispose of feces without pollution. Ensure that the room is dry and ventilated. You can use some bath lotion when taking a bath to prevent fungal skin diseases and some mites (hair loss, erythema and scratching).
hair care
cool autumn, the dog's menstrual cycle enters a reasonable state, and hair growth has reached a critical stage. In this special period, the shoveling officer must strengthen the care of the dog's hair, so that the dog can smoothly pass the critical period of hair growth and have healthy and beautiful hair.
be wary of estrus accidents
autumn dogs will enter estrus, some will become impatient, fight for the opposite sex, lose appetite, always want to leave home, be disobedient, pee and howl at home. Therefore, during this period, they must be strictly monitored to prevent accidents.
When going out to walk the dog, the shovel officer should tie the dog with a reliable dog chain, and the dog can also be extended appropriately. Arrange more games for them when you are free and consume extra energy. In addition, the shovel officer can also arrange sterilization for the dog at an appropriate time.
November
Common diseases of dogs in autumn:
NO.1 cold
autumn morning and evening cool, the temperature difference between day and night, this is an important cause of dog cold. Especially dogs with short noses, such as small dogs such as Pekingese and Shih Tzu, are prone to catch colds. Keep warm. In addition, when bathing pets, a little carelessness can also cause them to catch a cold. This season, you must use a hair dryer after bathing your dog.
NO.2 Rickets
The sunshine time in autumn is getting shorter, and insufficient ultraviolet radiation can easily cause rickets in dogs, and adult dogs are prone to rickets. Be in the sun frequently to help absorb ultraviolet rays, stimulate the absorption of vitamin D in the skin, and promote bone development.
NO.3 Itchy skin
After the weather turns cold, you should reduce the number of bathing times. Generally, it is enough to wash once every 10 to 15 days. Take care to avoid catching cold when taking a bath. In autumn, the skin will become dry, and it is easy to produce skin itching and dandruff. It is recommended to use a dog bath that can moisturize and relieve itching.
NO.4 get fat
dogs have a strong appetite in autumn, which is a normal physiological phenomenon of storing subcutaneous fat for winter. If you eat too much, you will get fat. If the dog's weight rises linearly and he can directly feel his fat, he should lose weight in time. When the weather is good, let the dog do more outdoor exercises to help prevent obesity.
Autumn care points for dogs
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In autumn, the physiology of dogs has undergone some changes. The shoveling officers are often disturbed by the restlessness and barking of the dogs and lack of sleep. At the same time, they have to endure the dogs. Allergies caused by sub-hairs. So, how do we get along with dogs in autumn?
1, get vaccinated:
Autumn is a period of high incidence of pet infectious diseases, such as canine distemper, kennel cough and other severe infectious diseases. Many diseases from pets can be transmitted to humans through contact or air, so in the autumn, you must not forget to vaccinate your dogs.
2, frequent deworming:
in autumn, hairy pets are also prone to some ectoparasitic diseases. These parasites on pets can parasitize to people through contact with humans. Therefore, in this season, spray insecticides for pets, wear flea rings for pets, and bathe pets with insect repellent potions at appropriate times.
3. Preventing colds:
gets colder in autumn, and pets are most susceptible to respiratory diseases and gastrointestinal diseases. Special attention is needed. Pay attention to keeping your pet warm in autumn nights and rainy weather, such as putting a warm blanket where the pet sleeps.
Tips on raising dogs in autumn
1. Daily activities: Use a gradual approach to strengthen dog activities. It’s best to increase gradually from 10-15 minutes. At this time, the changes in autumn nature also begin to change. It’s best to let the dog do more natural activities, so that it will have a great impact on you and the dog’s psychology. Beneficial;
2, strengthen the vaccine: Although the dog vaccine is injected once a year, for the dog, his antibody and immune system gradually decline, (here refers to the 6 months of vaccination The above dogs). At this time, the chance for dogs to go out increases, and the best climate for viruses floating in the air is also the best climate for growth. Under relative circumstances, in order to prevent dogs from being exposed to bacteria and viruses for a longer time, help It is necessary for dogs to have timely reinforcement vaccines;
3, a good time for surgery: some shit scavengers want to perform some operations on their dogs, such as ligation. Autumn is the best time, because it is cooler In bad weather, the operation will improve the fluency of the dog's body, and reduce the number of mosquitoes. The dog itself can reduce the pressure to heal, so the recovery period is faster;
4. Pay attention to diet: diet can relieve the dog's skin to a certain extent Dry the problem and prepare for the winter.
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