we should pay close attention to the urine and feces of puppies and judge whether they are normal.
The frequency of defecation generally changes with the age of dogs. In January, big dogs are several times a day, and in February, they are about three times a day on average. The frequency of stool is related to the type of food: for example, when meat and rice are fed, the amount and frequency of stool are less; When starchy food is fed for a long time, the frequency and quantity are more. Pay attention to the color, smell and presence of worms in the stool of puppies. Normal feces are strip-shaped, moderately soft and hard, and usually yellowish. But it is also affected by food, such as eating more meat or feeding some liver, the feces are generally black.
The frequency of urination also changes with the age of the dog. January dogs, about every 2 hours, February dogs about 5~6 times a day. Urine is light yellow and clear and transparent for health. The first time I urinate in the morning, the color is a little darker, but if I find that the urine color has been darker, I will doubt whether I am sick or not. It is best to go to the animal hospital for examination.
It's best to go to the animal hospital for a physical examination once a month to test urine and urine, and drive away intestinal parasites if necessary. Attention: Look for an animal hospital with good reputation and facilities.
puppies are afraid of cold, so we should pay attention to keep them warm whether in winter or summer.
don't let the puppy's abdomen touch the ground for a long time, which will easily catch cold and cause diarrhea or cold.
No matter whether it is a small dog or a dog, it is not appropriate to take it for a walk on the road five months ago. Because the puppy's bones are not fully developed, walking for a long time can lead to limb bone deformation; At the same time, it is very easy to catch diseases outside. You can play and exercise properly indoors or in the courtyard. When the sunlight is not too strong and the outdoor temperature is not too high, the puppies bask in the sun and sunbathe, which is beneficial to bone growth.
2-month-old puppies should be able to start good habit education. First of all, give the puppy a nice name, often call it by its name, let her know that this is calling her, establish a conditioned reflex, and make it come at once. The habit education of defecation at fixed points can also begin. Although puppies before 4 months old can't hold their urine, they will urinate if they have urine, and they can't urinate until 4 months old, but they can be taught step by step.
vaccination is very, very important! ! !
2 months after birth, the antibody brought from the mother has almost been eliminated, and various viral diseases may occur at this time. Therefore, the most important thing is to vaccinate against canine distemper, canine parvovirus and infectious hepatitis. It takes about 2 weeks after vaccination to develop resistance (antibody). At about 2 months, if the vaccine has not been vaccinated, and when the epidemic is prevalent or may be infected, you can directly inject the serum against the virus to directly enhance the body's resistance, and then vaccinate after 2 weeks.
Health care of 3-month-old puppies
At this time, some basic education can be given to puppies. Let him develop good eating habits in advance. Dogs often eat and play while eating, especially when eating dog food. If they find that they suddenly stop to play while eating, they should immediately take away their food basin and let them see it, and they must wait until the next feeding. After this, they will generally become good. If she eats well, she can be praised in various ways. However, we must be gentle in education and not excessively scold.
3-month-old puppies like to pick up things from the ground to eat, and sometimes unexpected things are eaten into their stomachs, such as buttons, pebbles, needles, nails and plastics. These foreign bodies are easy to damage the gastrointestinal mucosa or cause intestinal obstruction.
when the puppy is found to have severe vomiting and abdominal pain, X-ray examination should be considered, and measures such as operation should be taken in time if it is determined to be obstruction, otherwise it will be life-threatening. It is important to correct the habit of picking things up and eating in time.
Excretion training should be started gradually, usually feeding three times a day, and defecation is often about three times. Puppies sometimes urinate because of excessive happiness or fear, which is a manifestation of emotional richness or nervousness. It is generally difficult to control, but it can disappear naturally in adulthood. The owner should pay attention to observe its law and fix the normal defecation place.
after vaccination at the age of 2 months, due to the incomplete development of the immune mechanism, the immunity is insufficient, so repeated injections are needed to enhance the immunity of the body. 3-month-old puppies must be vaccinated against rabies.
Health care for 4-month-old puppies
Four months after the puppies were born, the deciduous teeth began to fall off and the permanent teeth began to grow. At this time, the roots of their teeth were itchy and they liked to chew everywhere. This bad behavior should be stopped by giving some bones or biting them.
Fix your stool twice a day in the morning and evening. Because you eat more, the amount will gradually increase. Every time after defecation, check whether it is the same as before.
Have a health check and urine test once a month.
after the first two vaccinations, if necessary, you can strengthen the immunization again and repeat the vaccination (according to the requirements of vaccine use).
It should be paid special attention to that with the increase of body weight, the nutritional requirements increase, and the calcium needs should be met at the same time, otherwise, the puppies are prone to rickets, which will lead to long bone deformation or joint swelling of limbs, and "O" or "X" legs will appear. Large dogs of medium size and above should pay more attention to the appearance changes of front and rear limbs. Adjust the balance of calcium and phosphorus in time, often irradiate ultraviolet rays (bask in the sun), and supplement the deficiency of vitamins A, D and E. Dogs should not wander outside for too long. Generally, 4-month-old dogs should not often walk on the road to prevent limb deformation.
some dogs should be trimmed and sheared from the age of 4 months, such as poodle. If you go outside to decorate, you must choose a beauty shop with good conditions and high reputation, so as to prevent the spread of the disease and cross-infection, because the puppy's immunity is still very fragile in April. For hard-haired dogs, you can pluck a little coat every day at home to promote their growth.
4-month-old puppies can take a bath twice a month, but they must be prevented from catching cold and being stimulated. In the ear plastic surgery, the ear with unsatisfactory vertical ear effect can be corrected by sticking plastic plates in the ear, or other methods can be adopted.
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