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Health Management: Doggy World Aim at Making Pet Parenting an Enjoyable Process # Health Management: Doggy world aim at making pet parenting an enjoyable process. This can be achieved only when a regular update regarding the care and management of dogs for all the stages is provided to the parents beforehand. Vets at doggy world regularly update the owners regarding the care and management during different pet stages. 1. Care and health management of puppy Bringing home a new pup is very easy task but making him a part of a family is a very difficult and tedious job. It require a lot of responsibility and care to make him part of the family. Many things need to be taken care of like: • Feeding – Like a small child a pup needs to be fed at short intervals. An interval of 4-5 hours is good enough to begin with that is to be increased as the pup grows. The suggested feeding time as per the age is as below: Age (months) feeding (no. of times in a day) 1-3 5 3-6 4 6-12 3 Above 12 2 Suggested food to begin with-cerelac, curd, porridge, puppy dog food (starter diets), paneer etc. A pup’s feed should be very different from a child’s feed hence a vet opinion is to be taken for formulating the pups diet. A pup’s diet should be rich in protein and good fats apart from having sufficient energy hence adequate provision should be made to fulfill the need of these nutrients. Most of the pups cannot digest milk hence it can be avoided in case of problem. Instead curd can be included. • Water: Fresh water should be available round the clock. It should neither be very chilled nor too hot. • Grooming: A pup should be kept neat and clean but bathing should be avoided at least till 2- 2.5 months. A sponge with mild antiseptic can be an appropriate option in the young age (dry shampoos available commercially can be used). After 2- 2.5 month pups can be bathed at a gap of every 1 month. To keep pup clean and free from infection regular brushing or combing is a must. Once in a while flea comb should be used to check flea infestation. Antiseptic/antimicrobial dusting powders can be used to check skin affection/allergy but a thorough brushing is required so as to prevent the blockage of the pores of sebaceous glands. For hairy breed timely trimming of hair is required to keep hair coat in good health. Trimming of hair from the front of eyes will prevent eye problems. The grown up puppy (especially short hair) should be massaged to improve the skin health. The shampoo with insecticidal agents should only be used on special recommendation of the vets since they may deteriorate skin health if used on healthy skin. Doggy World provide facilities for dry grooming during the period for which bathing is not recommended • Bedding: Provide him with a space of his own in the form of kennel, baskets or just a small wooden box depending upon the season. Right from the very first day he must identify where he is supposed to sleep. To make him acquainted with his bedding put his toys and chewing objects on his bed. Doggy World’s pet shop provides a wide range of beds to choose from. Even water proof beds are available which are best during the toilet training period. • House preparation: Before bringing the pup home prepare the house to make sure that the house is ready for the puppy. Clean the house of any and every small and big items that could be hazardous for the pup let it be small cacti or thorned indoor plants or poisonous things like rat kill, mosquito mats, paints, varnish, insecticides even nails, sharp objects and low lying electricity lines etc. By picking some toxic substance the pup’s life could be in danger. • Security: Pups should be kept in a secured place wherein the chances of theft, accidents and poisoning are nil. Young pups have a habit of scavenging everything. Also they love to run away from home to explore the outside world. These conditions can turn to be very serious for the pup. Also there remains a possibility of road accident, as pups may not have road sense. At the same time, pup should not be kept locked in a room or crowded messy place. A over restrained pup will not grow as a healthy and disciplined dog. • Supplementation: To cope up with the growth requirement the pet needs diet rich in minerals (especially Ca & P), vitamins and fatty acids. If diet is low in these elements additional supplementation is recommended to fulfill the need. Suggested supplements: . Multivitamins . Liver tonics . Calcium tonics Doggy World’s pharmacy has different brands of all supplements and tonics to choosen from depending upon the pup’s requirement. • Vaccination: The pup should be duly vaccinated for all the important diseases which could otherwise be life threatening. Vaccination should start as early as 40- 42 days. The vaccination schedule can be procured from the vet and should be strictly followed. The major diseases from which the dog is to be protected are – Parvo virus, Canine distemper, Rabies, Leptospirosis, Canine Influenza, Infectious canine hepatitis and Corona virus infection. The vaccination schedule is to be annually repeated after the initial shots. The vaccines are very safe if given in a stress free and healthy animal. Doggy world provide registration for the annual Vaccinations that should be done as per the prescribed schedule. • Training – The first thing to be taught to the pup is potty training. For this pup should be taken to the place where you want him to ease early in the morning and after every meal. Do not take the pup back until he has eased but take him back as soon as he has eased. Within 15 days pup would recognize the place and time of easing himself. The potty training will only be successful if the feeding time and feeding quantity of the pup is fixed. Doggy World’s pet shop also has puppy diapers in case they needed to be taken out to the guests place. • Exercise – A pup should start with a gentle exercise at home. Outdoor exercise should be avoided till he is properly vaccinated. This may finally take the shape of a rigorous exercise when he approaches adult hood. The transition phase should be simultaneous so that undue pressure on the joints and muscles is prevented. An exercise in the soil surface is always better than the exercise in a hard surface. • Prevention from ectoparasites – Pups may catch ectoparasites (Ticks, Lice & Fleas) from their environment. Hence it should be ensured that the place where pup is kept or taken should be free from ectoparasitic infestation. • Exposure to infectious diseases – Certain serious infectious diseases may be transmitted to the pet in the company of infected dogs. Hence until complete vaccination is over pups should not be kept in the company of other dogs. 2. Maintenance during growth This is the hassle free stage of the dog’s life where the pet is in the prime of its life. He is most active and healthy during this phase. But to maintain this phase for the longer time, delay the aging process and reduce the chances of diseases in older ages lot of management during this phase is needed. For the same the vets help in formulating special diets and exercise regimen during this phase. • Exercise: this is most important during the maintenance phase. Exercise requirement varies according to the breed, season, age etc. so a close contact with the vet is needed during this phase. • Diet: appetite normally reduces considerably during this phase of life so a careful combination of all the essential nutrients need to be maintained. Even slight deficiency fastens the aging process and complicates the later stages of life. At Doggy World we help in formulation the diets according to the pet’s age and health • Tendency of obesity start during this stage of life so proper rationing is a must. • Proper balance of the exercise and diet is must to maintain the proper health of the pet. • Prevention from ectoparasites – pets in their active life love to play around in grassy areas and socialize with other pets. This increases the chances of pets getting ticks and other ectoparasites. Prevention of them is always good as they transmit many diseases. Doggy World’s grooming parlour help in removing different parasites and also help in preventing new parasites from coming back. • Sexual Maturity also occurs during this phase leading to many temperamental changes in the pets. Patiently handling them with care and affection while understanding the need during this stage of life. 3. Senior citizen (aged animal) management As pets become senior citizen there are a variety of conditions and diseases that they face like weight and mobility problems, osteoarthritis; kidney, heart, and liver disease; tumors and cancers; hormone disorders such as diabetes and thyroid imbalance; and many others. • It is important for the owner to know when his pet is called a senior dog. Some small dog breeds may be considered senior at 10-13 years, while giant breeds are classified as seniors at ages as young as five. Your veterinarian is your best source for more information to determine when your pet reaches the golden years. • Scheduling regular veterinary examinations is one of the most important steps pet owners can take to keep their pets in perfect shape. It is recommended that healthy senior dogs should visit the veterinarian every six months for a complete examination and laboratory testing.
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