Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Your Dog's Basic Needs

In order to give a happy and healthy life to your dog, you need to fulfill some basic necessities of life such as food, water and shelter which are necessary for their survival. They also need proper physical care for attaining their best health.

Following are some tips to keep your dog hale and hearty.

Healthy diet is the first requisite to keep your dog healthy. Observe the likes and dislikes of your dog and prepare the diet accordingly. Wasting lots of money in buying packets of food will be of no use if the dog will not eat it. Instead of food packets, use samples launched by many companies. Also, you can use those packets which guarantee money back if the pet does not like the food.

Homemade foods are also a good option. This will be hygienic as well as healthy. However, seek the advice of your veterinarian about the ingredients you need to mix in dog's food for proper nourishment and growth of body. But do not mix all the ingredients in one course of food. Rather separately provide in them two or three meals and see what he likes most. The variations in diet will surely be liked by your dog. Provide plenty of drinking water. However, immediately consult the veterinarian if you find any change in the dog's health.

Use a kennel or crate as a shelter inside your home for your dog. Almost every dog likes the company of people and also easily understands the thing when given proper love and care. Make some rules for the dog.

Regular exercise and medical checkup are necessary for the sound health of your dog. Teach your dog discipline and establish yourself as owner, so that when you instruct something, they are bound to follow it.

Grooming determines the physical appearance of the dog which in turn makes dog adorable to everyone. Spend some quality time, if possible fix some time for dog for talking, playing, riding and others.

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