Monday, July 11, 2011

One Way to Help Dogs Live More Years

By Tornoe Rose


Now that you have your dog and have it for awhile, you know how to take care of its needs. You water and feed it every day and then groom it when needed. Do you want to know how to help you dog live for more years? Here is one way to help your dog live for more years.

Be certain of the kind of food your feed the dog you have. Examine for food to make sure it has the necessary nutrients the dog needs. Do not feed your dog table scraps, this has been advised for years. This is due to the fact that table scraps can cause weight gain.

The dog food that you buy at the vets or in the grocery store has been processed not to have too much fat in it. They come for senior dogs, adult dogs, and puppies. Each group of food is geared appropriately to the age of the dog.

Your dog also needs water given to it daily. They have hydration needs just like we do. On the market now are watering bowls with reservoirs attached that continuously feed water into the water bowl. This is an easy way to keep water out for your dog.

Groom and brush your dog as much as is called for as far as what breed it is. Your dog usually can be brushed everyday and then give the dog a bath maybe twice a month unless the dog requires it more often. Some get dirtier than others because they are outside a lot more. The dog having a nice, shiny coat shows how healthy they are.

Dogs require a certain amount of exercise as do humans, and you can use different methods to accomplish this. Take your dog along on your walks with you. A dog can be trained to catch the Frisbee up in the air; they will run full out to do so. You can also play fetch with your dog using a stick or a ball; the dogs will run with joy to do this trick. Some of the dogs even enjoy swimming and will swim in a lake or a pool right beside you. Competitions are held where dogs go through a particular course or set of activities. Many parks today have areas for the dogs to go in and play together.

Yearly checkups at the vet office are required for the health of your dogs. Vaccine for rabies and other diseases need to be given to the dog annually. The health of the dog's ears and teeth are crucial to their health. It would be quite hard for your dog to consume nourishment if their teeth would be lost. Infection can occur in the ears if they are not properly cleaned and checked. The vet is the main person who can help you keep your dog in great shape.

Follow the method outlined here and add plenty of love and your dog will live a longer life. Dogs become part of our families and losing one is very heartbreaking, so take good care of your dog today. This way they can be part of your family for many years to come.




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