Dogs’ habits will be different in different seasons, and parents should treat them differently in terms of control. Below, Master Dai will learn about the habits and management priorities of dogs in various seasons.
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1. Spring
Spring is the time for dogs to come into heat, mate, grow and moult. Pay attention to the control of dogs in heat, comb their coats, and prevent skin diseases. When a dog is in estrus, its psychological functions and behavior often undergo some special changes. Female dogs in estrus will wander around, so they must be watched carefully and not allowed to go out to mate freely, especially good purebred dogs to prevent breed deterioration. Male dogs often fight for the couple and are easily injured. Any injuries must be dealt with immediately.
Spring is also the time for moulting. The rich winter hair will fall off. If it is not combed immediately and frequently, the unclean skin will cause itching. The dog will scratch and rub its body to relieve the itching, which will easily break the skin and cause bacterial infection. Dirty coats are prone to matting, providing a favorable environment for the growth of external parasites and fungi, causing skin diseases. Therefore, in spring, attention should be paid to combing and cleaning the coat to prevent skin diseases.
Two, summer
The atmosphere is humid and the weather is hot. Pay attention to preventing heat stroke, moisture and food poisoning. Dogs are prone to heatstroke in environments with high temperatures and high humidity because body heat is difficult to dissipate. For this reason, exercise in the hot sun should be avoided, the kennel should be located in a cool place, and cold water baths should be provided to dogs from time to time in hot weather. If you find that the dog has difficulty breathing, increased skin temperature, rapid heartbeat and other symptoms, you should quickly apply a cold compress on the head with a wet and cold towel, move it to a cool and breathable place, and ask a veterinarian for treatment when it becomes independent. To prevent moisture, bedding and other bedding should be changed and dried frequently. After cleaning the kennel with water, be sure to wait for it to dry completely before entering the dog. Dogs that are wet by rain should be wiped with a towel immediately.
Dog feed in summer is prone to changes and changes, which can easily cause food poisoning. Therefore, the best food for dogs is fresh food that has been heated to prevent coldness. The feeding amount should be appropriate and there should be no excess. The food that has undergone changes should be firm enough to fall off, and do not keep it for fear of squandering it. Since contaminated food may contain bacterial toxins, it is unlikely to be damaged even by high-temperature treatment. If a dog eats food containing toxins, it can cause food poisoning. If it is not regulated, it will die immediately. Therefore, if your dog is found to have vomiting, diarrhea, or general weakness soon after feeding, you should ask a veterinarian for treatment as soon as possible.
Summer temperatureIf it is high, loss of appetite is easy to occur. At this time, you should reduce meat consumption, reduce fresh vegetables and broth, or appropriately change the type of feed and provide more clean water. In addition, you should always pay attention to cleaning your eyes and ears to prevent skin eczema.
3. Autumn
In autumn, the dog's body secretion is strong, the appetite increases greatly, the feed intake decreases, the summer hair begins to fall off, and the autumn hair begins to fall off. It begins to grow, and it is also the second growth season of the year. Its management methods are similar to those in spring. Food is abundant in autumn, so the food intake should be reduced and the quality should be improved to prepare for physical storage for the winter. Pay attention to combing the coat to promote the growth of winter hair. In late autumn, the temperature difference between day and night is large, so the kennel should be well insulated at night to prevent colds.
4. Winter
The weather is very cold, and management should focus on preventing cold and heat preservation and preventing respiratory diseases. Due to the drop in temperature, the body is suddenly hit by cold air, or due to improper management and failure to pay attention to cold protection and heat preservation, being exposed to rain and wind after exercise, or the kennel is damp, etc., colds may occur. In severe cases, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. may occur. Breathing talks about disease.
An effective way to prevent colds is to keep warm from cold, thicken mattresses, and replace them immediately to keep dry and prevent wind. When the weather is warm, families should exercise outdoors to strengthen their physical condition. , Improve disease resistance. Outdoor sunshine can not only keep warm, but the ultraviolet rays in the sun also have the effect of sterilizing and sterilizing, and can promote the absorption of calcium, which is beneficial to the growth and development of bones and prevents rickets in puppies.
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