How to raise a Xishi Dog? what kind of dog food should you eat?

Xishi dog is a kind of dog originally from Xizang in China, which is distributed in many countries in the world and is a kind of dog with high breeding value. Nowadays, many people don't know how to raise a Shih dog after buying it home. In fact, there are some tips, including feeding and choosing dog food.

How to raise a Xishi dog

1. When they first bring the Shih Dog home, they will feel panic and fear because they are alone in a strange environment. The most obvious manifestation at this time is the love of barking, especially at night. In this regard, the owner must not feel bored, but should accompany them more, and when they adapt, they will not scream again.

2. Although Xishi dogs are small dogs, they also need to go out for a walk every day, which can meet the amount of exercise they need every day and improve their immunity at the same time.

3. Comb your hair frequently. Dogs with long hair like the Xishi dog need their owners to help them comb their hair at least twice a day, and they also need to take regular baths. Generally speaking, bathing the Xishi dog once a week in summer and once every two weeks in winter is OK. When you take a bath, you must choose pet bath products.

4. After taking it home, the owner needs to observe the Xishi dog for about a week, and after ensuring their health, take them to the pet hospital for a comprehensive examination, then get vaccinated, and pay attention to regular deworming.

What kind of dog food should a Xishi dog eat?

1. Choose the right dog food according to the dog's age. When parents hesitate to choose which kind of dog food to feed the Xishi dog, they might as well choose the right dog food according to the dog's actual age. We know that there are obvious differences in the physical condition of dogs at different ages.

2. Choose the right dog food according to the dog's physical condition. We have also seen a lot of Shih Dogs who are thin or seriously fat in our lives. When choosing dog food for this kind of dog, you can pay more attention to the nutrition and calorie content of dog food. Emaciated dogs need to choose more calorie and nutritious dog food, while severely obese dogs can choose weight loss dog food with balanced nutrition and lower calories to feed.

Feeding skills of Xishi Dog

Xishi dogs should also be fed regularly and in different ways at different stages of their growth. For example, a young Shih Dog may need to be fed about 3-5 meals a day, and foods such as dog food should be soaked in soft mixing and given to the puppies. Adult Shih dogs can eat dog food directly and only need to feed 1-2 meals a day. However, for elderly Shih Dogs, they should eat less and eat more every day, and about 3-4 meals a day if necessary. The most important thing to feed the Xishi dog is to make a reasonable feeding plan according to the dog's physical growth needs, so that it is the best, most suitable and healthiest for the pet dog.

Daily Nursing of Xishi Dog

1, ears: the dog's ears are very delicate and delicate, especially the Xishi dog's ears are covered by long hair, the permeability is poor, and it is easy to get dirty, so it should be carefully maintained. When cleaning the ear canal, use cotton swabs and pliers rolled with skimmed cotton into the dog's ear gently and rotate slowly to clean. You can drop a little ear wash before cleaning.

2. Eyes: for dogs with big eyes like the Xishi, dust can easily get into the eyes. If you get dust in your eyes. Put the dog's head up and drop it into the eye drops. Lift the dog's eyelids with your fingers and drop a drop or two. If you ignore the area where the tears are wet, you will suffer from tear burns (the hair and skin around the eyes turn red and droop). The eyes are wet by tears and need to be wiped clean with a towel.

3, teeth: if you ignore the tooth dirt of food residue, it is easy to cause periodontitis, and then cause visceral disease, damage to health, tooth care twice a week is indispensable. And in general, the teeth of a Xishi dog can bite bones, but there are certain requirements for the size of the bones, not as big as the bones.

When raising a Xishi dog, we must first let it adapt to the environment, and then choose the right dog food to feed. The amount of dog food eaten by Xi Shi dogs in different periods is also different, so we need to pay more attention to it. The Xi Shi dog also needs more care every day in order to ensure its growth.