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Daily care for your dog takes only minutes each day and
will help keep her in the best health.
You'll avoid conditions like gum disease, dogie breath, and skin
problems. And you'll also know when things aren't quite right
with your dog, before an injury, illness or condition worsens.
Best of all, you'll be lessening the chance that your dog will
have to suffer due to a preventable or avoidable problem.
Here are
some tips that can help maintain her good health.
1. Be
aware of breed-specific and size-specific issues. For example,
if your dog is very tall, elevate her food and water bowls.
Stretching down to the floor can cause neck and other problems.
If your breed is prone to a particular disease or condition,
learn the signs and symptoms and keep an eye out for them.
2. If your dog spends the day outside, ensure there is shade in
the summer (as well as lots of water) and protection from the
cold during winter (along with unfrozen water).
3. Dog-proof your home to ensure that there are no opportunities
for injury or poisoning. This is an ongoing task. Every day,
something may be dropped on the floor that could injure your
dog, asphyxiate her or poison her.
Daily
Care For Your Dog
Below are five
activities to do each day that will help with daily care for
your dog.
Spend Time With Your Dog
Dogs are social, and don't deal well when left alone for long
periods of time. Read why quality some companionship goes a long
way.
A Daily Examination
Invest two or three minutes every day to give your dog a quick
check. You'll soon learn what's normal so that you can detect
problems before they worsen.
Dental Care
Dog dental care is an important part of daily care for your dog.
Learn why, and how to provide it.
Learn how to clean your dogs teeth as part of your dog daily
care.
Cleaning Your Dogs Teeth
Daily Grooming
Daily grooming can
help prevent skin, eye and ear problems. This information will
help you with your dog grooming.
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