Common misunderstandings in raising dogs

In recent years, companion animals have brought joy to more and more families. But do you know? Some of our dog-keeping habits take for granted, which not only cause harm to the dog, but also may bring some contradictions to the society. A strong sense of responsibility must be combined with scientific conservation in order for companion animals to thrive. Here are some misunderstandings and correct methods.

1. Take the dog out unchained, let it enjoy, it is free, I save trouble.

The right way: when a dog suddenly comes out, even people who like animals will inevitably be frightened, not to mention those who don't know anything about dog behavior. Lost, poisoned, fighting, car accident. A small chain can avoid many tragedies. Once danger occurs, with a slight pull, it is under your protection, and those who like dogs and are a little scared are more willing to get close to it.

two。 We are the favorite dog in our family, and we give it whatever we eat.

The right way: dogs, like children, what they like to eat may not be good for their health. The nutritional composition of human food does not fully meet the growth needs of dogs. Green onions and onions can cause red blood cell oxidation and cause hemolytic anemia; chocolate reduces blood flow to the brain and can lead to heart disease; about three livers a week can cause vitamin A poisoning and calcium loss; seafood can cause allergies in dogs. Many human delicacies do serious harm to dogs, and high-quality dog food is a wise choice.

3. Bathe the dog frequently and wash it more often when you find that the dog has itching and other problems.

Correct method: it is more appropriate to take a bath every 2 weeks, preferably with dog bath lotion. Human skin is acidic, while dog skin is alkaline, which is completely different from the structure and texture of human skin. It is much thinner than human skin. Frequent bathing or bathing the dog with human bath products will destroy its natural protective oil and cause a variety of skin diseases.

4. My dog is the best. Without taking him out, he can hold back his bowels for a long time.

The right way: most dogs do not like to defecate within their own range of activities, which is its nature, but it does not mean that it is good for its health. It should be trained to develop the habit of defecating in the bathroom, or give it enough opportunities to go out to defecate. Adult dogs should not hold urine for more than 10 hours. Holding urine for a long time will lead to a variety of diseases of the urinary system and bring great pain to the dog. Of course, when it's convenient to go out, don't forget to bring the tools to clean the poop.

5. Pet hospitals are all fraudulent, so it's okay to find some medicine for dogs at home.

The right way: dogs are very different from human bodies, and many human panacea can cause fatal allergies in dogs. The physical conditions of different breeds of dogs, this dog and that dog are all different, and the dosage is difficult to grasp. What's more, the symptoms observed by layman's eyes are often inaccurate or superficial, and there is a great risk of taking drugs without authorization, so don't deny all animal hospitals just because of a disappointing experience.