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a dog |
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There
are different types of dogs. You should consider age,
size, shape, coat type, activity level, breed traits,
and temperament. Moreover, you should choose a dog to
fit in with your lifestyle and that of your family.
Being selective about what you really want in a dog
is very important in making a good decision. Once you
choose a dog, it will become your long lasting canine
companion. |
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this occasion, we recommend you to find a healthy dog.
Here are the quick checks to identify a healthy one.
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Eye
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Ear
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Nose
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Mouth
and teeth
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Skin
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Coat
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dog's eye are bright and shiny, no runny eyes. |
Inside
your dog's Ear should be pink, clean and no smell. |
A
dog's nose is full with moist, no discharge. |
A
healthy dog's mouth has a firm gum and has no bad
smell. |
The
skin is smooth and flexible. |
The
coat is glossy and pliable. |
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| Dog
Care |
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| Grooming |
| Grooming
helps your dog to be clean and remove loose hair. Particularly,
longhaired dogs require daily grooming. During grooming
you can check the health of your dog at the same time.
Usually, the grooming is recommended before bathing. |
| Procedure
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Hold the dog in the proper place.
- Start grooming from head to tail, then side of the dog
and paws.
- Keep the brush towards the line of coat. |
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| Bathing |
| Dogs
should be bathed when necessary only. Bathing can make
the coat dry. Puppies will not require a bath until 3
months old. We recommend you to use a proper dog shampoo.
The water should be comfortably warm. |
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Bring your dog into the bathing area. Take off the collar.
Put cotton wool in the ears to stop water into the ears.
- Thoroughly soak the coat with warm water and work the
shampoo into the coat on back and sides.
- Apply the shampoo by hand to wash the back and extend
to the side and down the leg. Wash the head last, becareful
not to let shampoo in the dog's eye.
- Rinse body through with warm water. Make sure that you
remove the shampoo completely.
- Remove the dog out from the bath area.
- Dry off your dog by towel. You may use hair dryer, but
only on a cool setting and do not hold the hair drier
too close to the dog. |
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| Nail
clipping |
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can clip your dog's nail by yourself. If your dog walked
on hard surface, it nails would wear down naturally. Nail
growth and wear may vary due to breed and condition. |
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Restrain your dog.
- Hold your dog's foot firmly.
- Inspect the nail length. You must clip the white area
of the nail only. The pink area should be left untrimmed.
- Be very cautious to minimize the risk of breeding. |
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| Ear
cleaning |
| You
can clean the dog's ears at least once a month. |
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Restrain your dog.
- Remove any hair blocking the ear's canal by pulling
them out by tweezers.
- Use an ear-cleaning solution with cotton wool. Carefully
and gently wipe away excessive fluid and wax. |
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| Eye
cleaning |
| Eyes
cleaning can be done once a week. |
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-You
should restrain your dog to be steady.
-Use cotton wool to soak in eye cleaning reagent and drop
the solutions into the eye.
-Use cotton wool to dry the eyes. |
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