Many people think that bathing, feeding and taking their four-legged friend outside is enough. But sometimes, if you don't take a closer look at your dog's hygiene, you can even miss viral diseases! To avoid unpleasant problems, don't forget to take care of the sensitive areas of your little friends: ears, feet, nails and eyes!
Ear care:
Do not clean your ears with cotton swabs, they can easily push dirt into the ear canal. Get a special ear cleaner . Put it in the ear and massage it. Then wipe off the dirt with a tissue. Some dogs have overgrown ears that need to be trimmed to prevent infection. Do not remove a lot of hair at once, but do not cut one hair at a time, because it will hurt the dog.
Foot care:
Sometimes too much hair grows between the toes. In this case, it is best to cut them. The safest curved scissors. Hold the scissors with the ends curled up or you could cut your puppy. Owners need to get into the habit of checking their dog's paws regularly. By gently spreading the toes, we can check for injuries and foreign bodies (small shards of glass, shards, sharp stones, etc.). At the same time, we can evaluate changes in the color of the feet, paying attention to whether there is swelling. We must observe whether the dog's feet do not feel discomfort and pain when examining them. It is necessary to purchase a foot cream to protect the dog's pads from drying out, getting stuck when walking on a cold or hot surface.
Nail care:
A dog that often runs on hard or uneven ground will lose its nails, but some dogs' nails grow very quickly and need to be trimmed. It is important to accustom the puppy to these procedures while it is still young. An unaccustomed dog resists: the bigger and stronger it is, the more difficult it is to groom it regularly and properly. If you are uncomfortable taking care of your dog, take it to a dog groomer. If you want, there you will be explained how to decorate a fur coat, so that you can then do everything yourself.
Eye Care:
The first thing you need to do is visually inspect the dog's eyes. Look for redness, swelling, or unusual discharge. Eyes should be clean and bright.
Dogs that run in fields or forests are more likely to get foreign objects in their eyes, but even urban dogs can experience this problem. While your pet may enjoy sticking his head out the window while you drive, doing so increases the risk of eye injury. It is best to keep it safely closed inside the car.
Short-nosed dogs like Pugs and Shih Tzus tend to have slightly bulging eyes, which increases the risk of injury. If you have a dog with a short nose and notice anything unusual that could be a problem, talk to your vet.
To avoid and prevent the appearance of spots caused by squints, use a special eye cleaning lotion that is designed for periodic eye care.