DearDog

Dog’s nutritional need is different from humans.
The best foods for dogs are meat, vegetable etc.
Meat with less fat content is good for a dog as
dog’s stomach is not good in digesting fat.

Milk is also suitable as for dogs, some dogs
have been seen to have problem with milk
digestion but normally dogs don’t face any
problem with milk.

Dried (canned) foods and specially prepared dog foods
being rich in required vitamins and minerals
also very good for dog’s health but they produce
best result when used with proportionate fresh food.

What food you will give to your dog and how it
will like it will depend on the temperament and
digestive capacity of the individual dog. So be careful
about what the dog’s likes and dislikes plus how s/he
reacts to a particular type of food.

There are certain things that you need to be careful about no matter whether you train your dog yourself or send the dog to a professional.

Here is a list of most important ones:

The dog should be properly vaccinated before participating in any training program.

Ensure that the dog is not ill or dehydrated.

Do not feed the dog just before training program.

Training program should be designed keeping the dog’s breed and the individual dog’s temperament in mind.

Groom the dog in a way that it contributes to the good feeling of the dog and by no means be a hindrance to the dog’s mobility.

Ensure that the dog is properly warmed up before heavy physical activity.

Day to day care of dog’s eyes does not require elaborate preparation. Best eye care for a dog is, regular cleaning of dog’s eyes with clean and fresh water.

But any abnormal condition of eyes should be taken seriously and expert vet should be consulted. This is equally applicable for mild eye irritations that do not go away with simple wash.

Conjunctivitis can be most frequently encountered eye problem in dogs. It is a type of inflammation of eyelid membranes. Where only this eye inflammation exit it is known as primary conjunctivitis. And if the eye condition is accompanied by another disease like rabies it is called secondary conjunctivitis. In the initial stages, primary conjunctivitis responds well to medicine. But if left untreated for long, it becomes resistant to treatment.

Most of the dental problems are result of not cleaning dog’s teeth daily. In fact very few dog owners brush their dog’s teeth regularly and some depend on their vet for it.

Common dental ailments in dog are gathering plaque, formation of tarter, irritated gums, gingivitis, other infections, dental fistula etc.

When a dog eats, food particles deposit on tooth, if not cleaned the mineral contents in the food particles can form tartar in course of time. Tartar is a hard deposit that pushes the gum lower and cause irritation, gum infection & finally weaken dog’s teeth.

To maintain oral hygiene of the dog apart from following daily cleaning routine, regular (two to three times a year) dental check-up by a qualified vet is necessary.

A dehydrated dog needs water and lots of it. So give the dog clean fresh drinking water.
But don’t allow the dog to drink a lot of water at one go. Adding some electrolyte powder to the water will produce quicker recovery, because when dog gets dehydrated it also looses electrolyte (various essential salts) from the body.

To save a dog from dehydration see that the dog does not roam outside the house unnecessarily. Keep bowls full of water at various points in the house especially where the dog goes so that the dog can drink water whenever and whereever it feels thirsty.

Dog dehydration is a common problem in hot summer months especially if the dog stays outdoor most of the time.

A severely dehydrated dog may look very tired, shine of the eyes may reduce and nose may be hot and dry (normally a dog’s nose is cool and moist).