Dog Health Tips:

Veterinary science has made significant progress in terms of domestic dog’s health, probably because the dog is one of the most common pets humans have had since a long time. The most common diseases faced by dogs can be segregated into some major categories – infectious (caused by bacteria, fungi, or other parasites), genetic, skin, orthopedic, gastrointestinal, eye, and heart. It is important that the dog is examined periodically by veterinary doctor so that any early symptoms of a disease can be diagnosed and treated. Inoculation is another important step that has to be followed rigorously because it is of utmost important to the dog as well as its adopted family members.

Among other important things, the dog should be nurtured in a clean and hygienic environment with lots of care. Cleanliness ensures that the dog grows up healthy and fit. Since dogs usually are one of the most active pets, it becomes even more important to look after their health and hygiene. Besides physical health, the atmosphere of the house also plays important role on the psyche of the dog – the feeling of love, joy, and fun transmits to the dog as well.

For proper dog health care, the dog’s teeth, fur, ear, and nails have to be examined regularly. A periodic assessment by a veterinary doctor should also be carried out.

Given below are some of the most common tips that you can employ at your end to keep your dog healthy.

Give your dog a proper bath at periodic intervals. This is important to keep skin infections and other skin-related problems at bay. You should preferably antiseptic dog shampoo while giving your dog a bath. Besides a complete bath, you should also wipe the dog’s muzzle, ears, and lips daily. The more time your dog spends outdoors, the more it becomes important to clean it frequently.

Keep an eye for swollen or inflamed skin on the dog’s body – the dog may get flea bite, infection, acne, or wound. It is important to cleanse the affected area properly and administer proper medication early on. Left untreated, these areas may develop into secondary skin infections.

Give your dog proper vitamins and nutritional supplements so that you can avoid diseases arising from vitamin or mineral deficiency. Dogs being one of the most active pets need lot of nutrition, so the regular dog food may not always provide them with adequate minerals and vitamins. Besides, sick and ageing dogs must have proper nutritional supplements as their food intake itself is not sufficient.

Dog’s teeth are another important area to look into, mainly because deposition of tartar over time may lead to swollen gums and secondary infection of the mouth. Use specially made toothbrush and toothpaste for dog teeth cleaning at regular intervals.