Spring care for dogs

1. Sunshade

Although the sunshine in spring is relatively soft, you should not be exposed to the sun for a long time. , direct ultraviolet rays will affect the health of dogs. To protect your dog from the sun in spring, it is better to add a curtain for your dog to avoid the sun.

2. Keep out the cold

Although the weather starts to get warmer in spring, the temperature difference between day and night is still large. Therefore, you should pay extra attention to your dog to prevent colds. You can also add mats such as blankets in the kennel to minimize the temperature difference between inside and outside and sleep peacefully.

3. Balanced nutrition

In terms of diet, it is recommended that pets eat regular dog food and try not to eat it with people, because dog food is relatively healthy pet food. In addition to the normal diet, the dog should be given more protein.

4. Estrus

There are some special changes in physiology and behavior during estrus. For example: Restless movements, walking around, looking for male dogs to mate with. At this time, we must take good care of them and not let them go out casually.

5. Moulting period

Spring is the season for dogs to moult. Dogs grow thick fur in the winter to protect themselves from cold snaps. In spring, it will gradually fall off. Therefore, it is necessary to always prepare a coat for your hairy dog. Otherwise, not only will the fluff fly around the home, but the shed coat will cause itchy skin if not washed in time.

6. Deworming

As the temperature rises in spring, fleas and dust mites also become active. Dogs can be infected with parasites. When your dog walks into the grass, fleas and ticks may take the opportunity to attach themselves to the dog. You can shave your dog's hair, which can easily remove a large number of parasites on the dog's surface, and also facilitate insecticide and sterilization.

7. Epidemic prevention

Find a sunny day and clean, disinfect, sterilize and dry all dog supplies such as kennels, cages, kennels and food bowls. It’s best to do it at the same time as shaving your dog. Then go to a regular veterinary store or animal epidemic prevention department to get vaccinated. After the injection, the dog can be marked with an epidemic prevention mark.