Pay attention to clearing clothes regularly
The weather is getting colder, which also makes us realize that winter is here. Come, at this stage dog slaves or cat slaves have to start to wait seriously again. We should not only do a good job of keeping dogs warm, but also pay attention to dog hygiene, travel safety and other related issues. Different seasons also have some unique problems that we need to pay attention to and prevent the occurrence of problems.
1. We still need to pay attention to appropriate dredging
Winter The severe cold has made many owners unwilling to go out, but even so, for the health of our dogs, we should still take our dogs out to do some exercise. For small dogs, we can let them play at home to satisfy the dog’s exercise capacity. However, for large dogs, this amount of exercise is obviously not able to meet the dog’s physical needs. If the dog is allowed to stay at home all winter without going out, it is definitely not a good thing for them. Good thing. Moreover, allowing dogs to go out to adapt to changes in the environment is also beneficial to their bodies, so do not underestimate the dog’s physical activity even in winter.
Two. Dog dressing issues
As soon as it arrives In winter, some owners will put on carefully prepared coats for their dogs, but there are many things to pay attention to even when dressing. For long-haired dogs, it is easy for their coat to become clogged when wearing clothes. Therefore, after taking off clothes for a period of time, remember to help the dog tidy up its coat, otherwise the dog will easily find its coat cluttered. knot problem. Another thing to note is that the dog's clothes should be cleaned regularly and taken out to dry in the sun to avoid bacterial infection on the dog's skin if they are not cleaned for a long time.
In addition, for some larger long-haired dogs, there is no need to dress them. The stimulation of cold weather is also useful for the growth of the dog's coat. But the premise is that dogs are usually not pampered, otherwise they may get sick if they get cold.
3. Pay attention to the dog’s paws on snowy days
Many dogs will be very excited about snow, so in snowy days Will have fun playing. However, we still need to pay attention to the dog's paws. After the dog looks back, we need to check whether there is any snow or foreign body residue between the dog's toes, and clean them up immediately.
Be careful not to let dogs eat antifreeze by mistake
Four , Pay attention to antifreeze
In winter, many friends who own cars will add some antifreeze to ensure that the car can start normally, but when it is added, it may Some may leak out without paying attention. Or if the owner has antifreeze at home, he must take good care of his dog to prevent his dog from accidentally eating it. Even a small amount of antifreeze can cause great damage to the kidneys of dogs if they accidentally eat it. Too much antifreeze can also cause life-threatening consequences.
The initial symptoms of antifreeze poisoning in dogs are very similar to being "drunk". If you feel that your dog may have been exposed to antifreeze or you have If you are concerned, get in touch with your local veterinarian as soon as possible. Once poisoning occurs, the sooner treatment is carried out, the less harm will be done to the dog.
5. Pay attention to some plants that grow in winter
Many Owners also keep some animals at home, and dogs chewing and devouring some animals also have a certain effect on their health. For example, the bright-colored leaves of the poinsettia are irritating, and eating large amounts can cause harm to dogs. For safety reasons, it is better to keep dogs away from poisonous plants as much as possible. Other poisonous plants include holly and mistletoe, including their fruits, although dogs should not eat them accidentally.
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