(1) Food: For puppies that have just been brought home, it is necessary to understand the type, amount and feeding time of the food given by the original owner. Try to keep it the same as the previous owner for a week. Then slowly change his eating habits. Otherwise, a series of drastic changes such as changing eating habits, changing the environment, changing to a new owner, or long-distance transportation from other places will cause a strong stress response in the dog's body, resulting in a decrease in the dog's resistance. Gastrointestinal dysfunction can easily cause disease.

In addition, it is also necessary to consider that the gastrointestinal digestion ability of puppies is weak, and the food should contain less fiber and should be soft and easy to digest. Some families give them large amounts of meat out of pampering. Gastrointestinal dysfunction will occur after 1 to 2 days. Generally within 3 to 4 months, it is appropriate to eat porridge-like food or dry food soaked in water. Some other foods often cause indigestion, diarrhea, etc. Dogs eating milk can also easily cause diarrhea. The protein content of dog mother's milk is high, which is 3 times that of cow's milk and 7.5 times that of human milk. It is a kind of milk with high protein, high fat and low lactose, while cow's milk and milk powder used by humans are low in protein, low fat and low lactose. The substances in high-lactose milk are different from those in dog milk. The enzyme that digests lactose in the dog's intestines is insufficient (genetic factors). If the milk (or food) fed to the puppies contains a large amount of high sugar, it often causes fermentation in the intestines and causes diarrhea. Therefore, 2-month-old puppies should be fed high-protein food plus vegetables (equivalent to food for 4 to 5-month-old babies). For example, give chicken breast or beef with less fat, add a small amount of vegetables, cut them into thin strips, add some bread crumbs or rice and mix well. Feed 3 to 4 times a day. Add some calcium powder (or bone meal, active calcium, etc.) to the food appropriately, and add 1 to 2 drops of vitamin A and D liquid to meet the needs of bone growth and development.

(2) Excretion: Pay attention to whether the urine and feces are normal. The frequency of bowel movements varies with age. Several times a day when 1 month old, and about 3 times a day when 2 months old. The frequency of defecation is related to the type of food. For example, when meat is added to rice, the amount and frequency of feces will be less. When more starchy foods are fed, the frequency and amount will be greater. Also pay attention to the color, smell, or presence of worms in the dog's stool. Normal stool is strip-shaped, moderately soft and hard, and usually slightly yellow. But it is also affected by food. For example, if there is too much meat or some liver is added, the feces will turn black. Frequency of urination also changes with age. When 1 month old, it is about once every 2 hours, and when 2 months old, it is about 5 to 6 times a day. Urine that is light yellow or clear and transparent is considered healthy. Generally, the color of urine for the first time in the morning may be slightly thicker. If the urine color remains thick, it may be a sign of illness and you should go to the animal hospital for examination.

(3) Education: Education on good habits should be carried out from 2 months onwards. At this time, first name the canine, call her name frequently, let her know that you are calling her, and establish a conditioned reflex to make her come immediately. Another name for education is to urinate and urinate at designated points or to go to the "toilet" to defecate. Generally, puppies before 4 months old can't hold back their urine and will urinate when they have it. By 4 months old, they can urinate in large volumes.

(4) Health: Make the dog’s life regular. Feeding should be done regularly and quantitatively, and nutrition should be balanced. Don't let your puppy be picky about food to prevent nutritional disorders. Be careful to prevent hypervitaminosis (especially vitamin A or D) or calcium deficiency. It is not advisable to let the puppies overeat, generally 70% to 80% full is appropriate; do not give spoiled food to prevent diarrhea or poisoning.

Puppies are afraid of the cold. Whether in winter or summer, keeping warm is an important task for dogs. If the dog's abdomen always catches a cold, it can cause diarrhea or a cold. Sunbathing and exercise. Regardless of whether it is a small dog or a large dog, it is not advisable to take it for a walk on the road before 5 months of age. Due to the dog's bones, walking for a long time can cause bone deformation in the limbs, and it is also susceptible to diseases outside. Appropriate play and exercise can be done indoors or in the courtyard. Exposure to the sun when the sun is not too hot is beneficial to bone growth.

Health examination: Conduct a physical examination once a month, test stool and urine, and remove intestinal parasites if necessary (look for an animal hospital with a high reputation and good conditions).

Vaccination: 2 months after birth, the antibodies brought from the mother have been almost eliminated, and various viral diseases may occur. Therefore, the most important thing is to vaccinate against canine distemper and canine parvovirus first. Vaccines against viruses and infectious hepatitis. It takes approximately 2 weeks after vaccination to develop resistance (antibodies). At about 2 months, if you are unable to get vaccinated and there is an epidemic or there is a possibility of infection, you can directly inject anti-virus serum to directly enhance the body's resistance, and wait 2 weeks before getting vaccinated. Feeding of 3-month-old dogs

(1) Food: Feeding time should generally be arranged during the day, which is suitable for the general activity patterns of animals. For example, three meals a day, breakfast around 8:00, lunch around 1:00, and dinner around 6:00.

The composition and quantity of food are basically the same as those at 2 months old. Since dogs grow up day by day, the portion size should be increased appropriately. Generally, every 3 to 5 days, the original amount can be increased by about 1/5. In addition, add a little salt (lighter than what people eat) to the shredded meat and vegetables.

Generally, the size and thickness of the leg bones of puppies when they grow up are related to genetics, while the amount of food eaten has little to do with nutritional status.

During the growth and development stage, not all parts of the body grow in a balanced manner. For example, the body and weight mainly increase from birth to 3 months, the body length mainly increases from 4 to 5 months, and the body height mainly increases after 7 months. Therefore, special attention must be paid to both balanced nutrition and sufficient nutrients during the growth and development period. If your dog eats too much, it will easily hurt his stomach and affect his gastrointestinal function. If you eat too little, you cannot ensure the nutrients necessary for the growth and development of the body. The body will become thin and have poor resistance. It will be more dangerous once you get sick. Dogs in the growth and development period generally need balanced and nutritious food (solid or semi-liquid food). The daily feeding amount is about 60 to 70 grams per kilogram of body weight, divided into 3 to 4 meals.

(2) Excretion: Eat three times a day and defecate about three times a day. Dogs sometimes urinate out of joy or fear, which is a sign of emotional or nervousness. It is generally difficult to control, but it can disappear naturally after adulthood.

(3) Education: Provide basic education to puppies and educate them on developing good eating habits. Do not let your dog play while eating. If she suddenly stops to play while eating, you can take away her food and wait until the next feeding time to let her eat. If she eats well, you can praise her. Be gentle with your dog and don't scold him excessively.

(4) Health: monthly health examination and urine and feces tests.

Preventive injections: After vaccination at 2 months of age, due to the incomplete development of the body's immune mechanism, the immunity produced is insufficient, and repeated injections are required to enhance the body's immunity. When puppies reach 3 months of age, they must be vaccinated against rabies. This is a stipulation of dog-raising laws. It is also a right for the dog, and it is an obligation for the owner to fulfill the dog.

A 3-month-old dog is prone to picking up random things from the ground and sometimes unexpected things enter her stomach, such as buttons, pebbles, needles, nails, and plastic. These foreign bodies can easily damage the gastrointestinal mucosa or cause intestinal obstruction. When a dog is found to have severe vomiting and abdominal pain, an X-ray examination should be considered. If obstruction is determined, surgery and other measures should be taken promptly, otherwise it may be life-threatening.

Ear plastic surgery. Some dog breeds need plastic surgery to make their wide ears stand upright. The best time for plastic surgery is 3 to 5 months after birth. At this time, it is easiest to achieve the desired effect of plastic surgery and make the baby look more energetic and beautiful.

(6) Legal registration: Many countries have dog-raising laws (regulations). Generally, 3 months after birth, owners are obliged to register their dogs with the relevant departments, that is, go through the feeding procedures, issue Feeding certificate, etc. The purpose of this kind of registration is to facilitate strict management and also to implement legal management of dog breeding in a legal society. Owners who feed dogs according to law should be protected by law.

Feeding of 4-month-old dogs

(1) Food: 4 to 8 months is a very important growth period for puppies, and the various nutritional needs of the dog should be met. Dogs aged 4 months can be fed dry dog ??food and rice. Cooked meat, fish, vegetables and broth can be added to special foods to prepare, or mixed with rice and pasta. Add some calcium powder and vitamin A, D liquid to the food, and add a small amount of salt and sugar, but remember not to overdo it.

The amount of food varies depending on the breed of dog and the size of the body. If there are several dogs, it is impossible to give the same amount. Generally, dogs with similar head sizes are fed at each meal. The amount of food is enough to feed twice a day in the morning and evening. The owner must know and control how much each dog can eat.

(2) Excretion: Generally, there are two stools in the morning and evening, and the amount is larger.

(3) Education: When the puppy is 4 months old, the deciduous teeth begin to fall out and the permanent teeth begin to grow, causing itchiness at the roots of the teeth and random biting. This bad behavior should be stopped.

(4) Health: physical examination, monthly health examination and urine and feces tests. Preventive injection: After the first two injections of vaccine, if necessary, boost the immunity again and perform repeated injections (according to the vaccine usage requirements).

It should be particularly emphasized that due to increased weight and increased nutritional needs, especially when calcium cannot meet the needs, dogs may develop rickets, deforming the long bones of the limbs or enlarging the joints, resulting in "O" type or "X" shaped legs. For large dogs above medium size, more attention should be paid to observe whether there are any changes in the shape of the front and rear limbs. Adjust the balance of calcium and phosphorus in a timely manner, frequently irradiate ultraviolet rays (basking in the sun), and supplement vitamin A and DE deficiencies. The time for walking the dog should not be too long. Generally, dogs of 4 months old should not go for a walk on the road to prevent their limbs from walking. Deformation.

(5) Beauty and ear plastic surgery: For dog breeds that need to be sheared, such as poodles, etc., they should be trimmed and sheared starting from the age of 4 months (choose a beauty shop with good conditions and high reputation) ) to prevent the spread of disease and cross-infection. For hard-haired dogs, you can pluck a small amount of hair every day at home to promote its growth. Puppies aged 4 months can take a bath twice a month, but they should be prevented from catching cold. In ear plastic surgery, if the effect of erect ears is not satisfactory, a plastic plate can be placed inside the ear for correction treatment. Feeding of 5-month-old dogs

(1) Food: Based on the food for 4-month-old dogs, it is necessary to increase not only the amount of food, but also the amount of rice, noodles, beans, etc., and then add Eggs, etc., can improve the digestibility of plant proteins. For large dogs of medium size and above, start feeding meat, chicken heads, etc. cooked over high heat. In addition, adding some plants to the food is good for the dog's skin and coat.

(2) Excretion: Usually 2 bowel movements in the morning and evening.

(3) Education: Stop her from chewing things indiscriminately. The dog may occasionally urinate and defecate everywhere. This may be due to some reason that the spiritual requirements are not met, such as the owner is often not at home. Factors such as feeling lonely or being severely scolded, being mentally shocked, or being unable to urinate or defecate due to uncleanness, etc., can lead to "angry" behavior in dogs. Not only should the dog be severely reprimanded, but at the same time, it should be considered whether the dog's requirements can be met, improvements should be made, and this bad habit should be corrected together.

(4) Health: Health examination, monthly urine and feces tests. Do not take a 5-month-old dog for a walk on the road to prevent infection. You can let your dog play and exercise freely on the balcony or courtyard, using leather balls or artificial bones.

Diseases that are susceptible to infection include colds, gastroenteritis and canine distemper. After four and a half months, the dog's body's disease resistance gradually increases and the disease decreases. You can take a bath 2 to 3 times a month, and pay attention to preventing colds. Feeding of dogs aged 6 to 7 months

(1) Food: The age of 6 months is the period when a dog eats the most according to its body weight in its life. This is the stage of increasing body length and height. The food provided should be rich in nutrients and comprehensive, which will play a decisive role in the dog's future body. Please refer to food for 4 to 5 months of age.

(2) Walking: When feeding medium-sized dogs or above, when they reach 6 months of age, wear a collar and a drawstring on the dog and go for a walk outdoors. At the beginning of a walk, many dogs are timid and unwilling to walk. Take her out first to find a quiet place to stay for a while, then let her walk back. After doing this a few times and getting used to it, she was willing to go out for a walk.

The appropriate walking time is once in the morning and evening. Generally, each walking time is 10 minutes for small dogs, 20-30 minutes for medium-sized dogs, and 1 hour for large dogs.

After developing the habit of walking, the dog will regard walking as a pleasure and a necessary part of life. Once the owner is a little lazy and does not take her out for a walk, it may cause body dysfunction. For example, some dogs may have adverse reactions such as loss of appetite, constipation, or inability to urinate. Therefore, it is the owner's responsibility to take the dog for a walk.

(3) Education: The age of 6 months is the peak time for dogs to bite things randomly (the dog’s deciduous teeth fall out and permanent teeth grow). In the future, the chewing habit will ease.

When a 6-month-old male dog is in estrus, humans, especially women, often rush forward to hold their hands or feet, arch their backs and swing back and forth, and sometimes the penis secretes mucus. When you see this kind of behavior, you should stop it and direct your attention to other places. At this time, do not touch the penis with your hands, otherwise you may ejaculate and develop the habit of masturbation.

(4) Health: Have a physical examination once a month.

When going out for a walk, you should prevent food poisoning from eating randomly. In addition, there are many opportunities for walking, and there are many opportunities to come into contact with external disease sources. Care should be taken to prevent infection by parasites, bacteria and viruses. Sometimes it is easy to get bitten or stabbed by foreign objects in fights with other dogs.

The 6-month-old is susceptible to colds, gastroenteritis, canine distemper, infectious hepatitis, parasitic diseases, rickets, etc.

The frequency of bathing can be increased, once a week in summer, 2 times a month in spring and autumn, and once a month in winter.

The feeding and health management of 7-month-old dogs are basically the same as those of 6-month-old dogs. Pay special attention when going out for a walk. As the dog ages, its strength also increases. Especially large dogs of medium size and above often pull people along when walking, so they should be corrected.

Feeding of 8-month-old dogs

(1) Food: 8-month-old dogs are close to adult dogs in terms of body shape, but their internal organs are still growing and developing, and they should continue to be given nutritious food. food.

(2) Estrus: After the 8-month-old dog girl reaches sexual maturity, the vulva will swell and the vagina will bleed. After ten days, the amount of bleeding will gradually decrease. At this time, the dog girl will accept the dog brother's mating and become pregnant. Generally, it is not advisable to get a female dog pregnant during her first heat. At this time, the dog girl should use sanitary napkins. It can be taken off when going out for a walk without affecting defecation and peeing.

(3) Education: During this period, she must be educated on what she can and cannot do.