Dog Health Care - A Beginner's Guide To Keeping Your Pet Happy, Healthy And Active

By Virginia Chasey

A Beginner's Guide To Keeping Your Pet Happy, Healthy, And Active

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, many dog owners are unaware that nearly half of all dogs in the United States are overweight, with 6.7 million of those dogs classified as clinically obese. Furthermore, research has shown that overweight dogs can die up to two years earlier than normal due to their excess weight.

 

And the majority of these dogs do not live a long and healthy life, not because of willful neglect or a lack of care, but because most dog owners simply do not understand the fundamentals of proper dog care and treatment.

 

We will teach you the proper care techniques for taking care of your pet dog. This guide is more than just a book of simple basics about dog care. It also focuses on specific aspects of care that are required for a healthy pet, such as a proper diet, eliminating parasites such as fleas and worms, coordinating veterinary care, grooming and bathing, and other important dog care needs.

 

We'll show you exactly how you can extend the life of your dog and ensure that he lives a happy life by your side!

 

Here is what you will learn in this guide:

• The fundamentals of health, food, and diet for your dog
• Keeping heartworm, fleas, and other parasites at bay and eliminating them
• Handling veterinary care, vaccinations, and dental treatments
• Spaying and neutering your male or female dog
• Grooming, clipping, and bathing your dog correctly
• The advantages of pet health insurance
• Other frequently asked concerns and questions about your dog
• And much more!

This guide provides you with everything you need to know about dog care so that your pet can live a long and healthy life.

What are you waiting for? Grab a copy now!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Royce Publishing
• Release date: Aug 22, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201354190

Book preview

Chapter 1: Dog Food Basics And Tips On Feeding Your Dog

A well-balanced diet is critical for your dog's cell maintenance and growth, as well as his overall health. With the exception of any special requirements, illness-related deficiencies, or instructions from your veterinarian, your pet should be able to get all of the nutrients he or she requires from high-quality commercial pet foods that are specially formulated with these standards in mind.

However, the nutritional needs of dogs of various ages vary. So, how much — or how little — should you feed your four-legged companion? Continue reading to find out what your pet's body requires at different stages of life.

Understanding Ingredients

Understanding the ingredients in your dog's food is essential for dog lovers or dog owners. When feeding different types of food to your dog, you should always read the label and understand the contents of the dog feed types that are used in such commercial preparations. When purchasing dog food, you should understand the ingredients and know what to look for.

Dry and fresh food are examples of feed items. Fresh dog food prepared at home typically includes ingredients such as freshly cut chicken pieces, cranberry juice, blue-green algae, and other natural ingredients.

If you come across any different kinds of preservatives and your dog develops sudden signs of a food allergy, suspect the unwanted ingredient in the feed items you've been given. Similarly, be aware of the moisture level. If the food contains more moisture, the dog may prefer it as well.

Beet pulp, pasta, Soy bean oil, wheat middlings, calcium carbonate, magnesium oxide, copper sulphate, iron sulphate, zinc oxide, and other ingredients are frequently used in vegetarian diet items for pets such as dogs.

In the case of non-vegetarian dog diets, raw eggs, chicken, beef, mutton, fish, quail, and so on are frequently preferred ingredients. Taurine is one of the most important ingredients for dogs. Similarly, in the case of dog food containing frozen fish items, the vitamin thiamine must be supplemented as an ingredient.

Many high-quality dog food preparations include essential fatty acids, carbohydrates with adequate fiber content, and vitamins such as A, D, E, and B complex vitamins.

Furthermore, minerals such as zinc, which is essential for skin health, and calcium, which is essential for bone growth and muscle tonicity. These foodstuffs should be added to their food. However, the cost of those food preparations is higher than the price of food preparations made with common ingredients. Even if it is better for your dog's health.

At Different Ages, Dogs Require Different Diets

At different ages, dogs require different diets. Yes. This is correct. For example, a puppy requires milk as the primary food source, whereas an adult dog may require beef or chicken in addition to the boiled egg and milk. In reality, the diet schedule for dogs, like any other species, varies depending on age.

Puppies require more protein, fat, and carbohydrates than adult dogs. Puppies, unlike adult dogs, require more frequent feeding schedules throughout the day. Puppies have more movement-based dietary requirements than adult dogs because they are often more active.

Elderly dogs require restricted protein, but it must be easily digestible and assimilated into the body. They should have an ample