Many dog owners may have accidentally adopted some maintenance methods that are not conducive to the health of their dogs. If these practices continue for a long time, they will not only affect the health of their dogs, but may even shorten their lifespan. Here are some common mistakes that require special attention from dog owners.
1.Don't give dogs human food. Many people think giving dogs what they eat is a manifestation of love, but in fact, doing so may lead to problems such as obesity, indigestion, and tooth rot. Human food often contains too much salt, oil, sugar, spices, etc., which is harmful to the dog's body. Moreover, some foods are harmless to humans, but they are poisonous to dogs, such as chocolate, grapes, onions, etc. So, for the health of your dog, just give it special dog food and water. 2. Don’t let your dog lack exercise for a long time. Many people keep it at home or in a cage after raising a dog, and only take it out for a walk occasionally. Doing so will make the dog lazy, frustrated, anxious, and even cause heart, joints, muscles and other problems. Dogs are animals that need exercise. They like to run, jump and play so that they can maintain physical and mental health. So, you should at least take your dog out for a walk every day, play with balls or other toys with him, so that he can feel free and happy. 3. Don’t ignore dog health care. Many people think that just give the dog a good vaccination, but this is not enough. You also need to regularly check your dog's body to see if there are any bugs, skin problems, ear problems, etc. If any abnormality is found, take it to the veterinarian in time. In addition, you should also pay attention to cutting your dog's nails, cleaning teeth, combing hair, etc. These are all necessary measures to maintain their hygiene and comfort. 4. Don’t over-punish or spoil your dog. Many people are either too strict or too pampered when educating their dogs. These are all incorrect methods. If you over-punish your dog, such as beating, scolding, locking up, etc., you will make it timid, fearful, rebellious or aggressive. If you overspolize your dog, such as letting it do bad things, buying too many toys or snacks for it, you will make it willful, greedy, jealous or dependent. Therefore, you should educate your dog in the right way, such as using the principles of reward and punishment, setting clear rules and boundaries for it, so that it knows what is right and what is wrong. 5. Don’t let dogs lack social interaction. Many people only focus on the relationship between themselves and dogs, ignoring the relationship between dogs and other animals or humans. Doing so will make the dog withdrawn, selfish, unfriendly or aggressive. Dogs are social animals. They need to communicate and interact with similar or other animals in order to cultivate their sociality and adaptability. Therefore, you should often take your dog to the park or other places to get to know and play with other dogs or animals, and also let it contact different humans and make it accustomed to different environments and situations.
6. Don't forget to give your dog enough love. Last, but the most important thing is to give your dog enough love. Many people treat dogs as an item or a toy after raising them, and only care about them when they have time or mood. Doing so will make the dog feel lonely, lost, sad or angry. Dogs are emotional lives, and they need your attention, understanding, respect and company. So, you should spend some time every day talking to your dog, touching it, hugging it, kissing it, and letting it feel your love. The above are a few points compiled by Xiaowen, I hope they will be helpful to you. If you can do this, I believe your dog will be healthier, happier and longer!