The right food for your dog<\/a><\/strong> is the one that provides them with complete nourishment and nutrients as per their age, breed, size, and health needs. <\/span><\/p>\n There is no \u201cone\u201d perfect brand or type of food for every dog. Speak to our vet at the best veterinary hospital near you<\/a> <\/strong>or a canine nutritionist to learn more about your dog\u2019s proper diet and food requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It can be a behavior issue or a health issue. There is a good chance that your dog is marking his territory by peeing<\/a><\/strong> around the house. It can happen when someone new comes to the house or simply because your dog is in heat. Territory marking is more common among male dogs. However, it does not mean that female dogs cannot or will not engage in territorial behavior.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n How long your dog sleeps may depend on their age and overall health. If you have a new puppy, they can sleep anywhere between 16 hours to 20 hours. Never wake a sleeping puppy to play. They need their sleep for proper growth and development. Adult dogs can sleep between 8 hours to 13 hours depending on their breed and energy levels. Senior dogs can sleep for longer especially if they have health issues and are currently taking medication for the same.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Absolutely! Yes! Fleas and ticks do not go on summer vacations or winter leaves. Ticks and fleas carry a number of diseases. None of these diseases have a quick fix. To keep your dogs healthy, you need to protect your dog from ticks and fleas throughout the year. Speak to the vet for the best tick and flea treatment for your dog.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There is no fixed bathing schedule according to breed. You can consider your dog\u2019s activity level. Do they become dirty often? Are they smelly furballs? You can consider bathing them at least once in two weeks. If you have a dog who lives indoors and doesn\u2019t go out for walks, you can consider bathing them once a month during the winter months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n However, you need to consider regular grooming<\/a><\/strong>, dry bathing, and paws\/ear cleaning to keep your pet free from infections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Do you use dog shampoo? Then why would you want to use human shampoo on your dog? Our shampoos will strip the natural protective oils from the fur coat of your dog.<\/span><\/p>\n Using store-bought human shampoo will lead to skin problems including dryness, dandruff, and itchiness. Always use dog shampoo for bathing your dog. Consult our groomers or vet to find out exactly what type of shampoo your pooch needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n During their first year as a puppy, they will need 4 vaccines along with 4 booster doses. In India, your puppy should receive Puppy DP, DHPPiL, Anti-Rabies, Canine Corona, and Kennel Cough vaccines and boosters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Every year, your dog will need boosters for the DHPPiL, Anti-Rabies, Canine Corona, and Kennel Cough vaccines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The frequency of deworming will depend upon your dog\u2019s age. Your puppy will receive their first dewormer when they are between 28 and 30 days old. Your vet will likely ask you to repeat the dewormer every 14 days until your puppy is 3 months old. When they are between 3 and 6 months old, they will need deworming every month. Once your puppy is older than 6 months, you will have to deworm them once every 3 months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Okay! Scooting dogs can be very funny to look at, but they are trying to tell you that something is bothering their tushie. They are scooting to scratch their bum. They may feel itchy due to an overload of worms that is biting or tickling them around their anus. They may also scoot when their anal glands become full or irritated. You should take them to a vet for examination to understand the underlying cause.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As our dogs have become domesticated, they are dependent on us for healthcare needs including their dental care.<\/span><\/p>\n It has become increasingly important to get their teeth cleaned professionally every couple of months unless you can brush their teeth. Without proper cleaning, their teeth will collect food particles that turn into plaque and then tartar or calculus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You can leave your dog at a creche or doggy boarding daily while you go to work. Or when you go out of the station. It\u2019s a perfectly good idea since they can learn to socialize while staying there. However, always check the reviews and ratings of the establishment. Speak to the owner workers, and other clients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Update your dog\u2019s vaccines and boosters at least a month before. Do not forget to give them their tick and flea treatment before dropping them off. If your dog prefers particular food brands and treats, leave them with the person in charge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ensure both-way communication after you leave your pooch there. A legit long-term boarding typically has video calling facilities that allow the pet parents to see their fur babies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Is your dog trained to stay alone? Have you ever left him alone for even one hour? If your dog is trained to stay alone and has zero separation anxiety, you can think about leaving them alone for around 6 to 8 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n However, we do not recommend leaving any dog, no matter how well-trained they are, at home for an entire day. A lot can go wrong while they are home alone. They may be trained, but you cannot expect them to have the same reasoning and decision-making skills that you do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A sick dog<\/a><\/strong> may show the following signs –<\/span><\/p>\n If you see any of these signs, it\u2019s time to get in touch with the veterinarian. Seek emergency veterinary care near you immediately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One sure-shot way of telling your dog has a fever is by taking their rectal temperature. Any temperature above 103 Degree Fahrenheit is considered fever in dogs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Not every pet parent can manage taking temperature rectally. So, here are signs that your dog has a fever –<\/span><\/p>\n Depending on the underlying cause, your dog may also have a runny nose along with coughing and sneezing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n All of these signs are serious and you should never ignore them. Seek the help of emergency veterinary services near you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Some human foods are safe for your dog. However, there are minute differences between the human digestive system and the canine digestive system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For ages, dogs have evolved with us and they have learned to digest most grains, vegetables, and meats that humans eat. Nonetheless, you should steer clear of feeding excessively starchy and sugary foods to your pooch. Excessive fat (oily foods) can be harmful to your dog.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There is a pretty long list of human foods<\/a><\/strong> that dogs should never eat. If you feed human food or home-cooked food to your dogs, keep this list in mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Biting and aggression in dogs have very little to do with their breeding and more to do with their training. You can train a rottweiler to be the sweetest companion who plays with your children. And the lack of training and manhandling can push a pug to become aggressive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you are planning to get a puppy, speak to the breeder about meeting the pup\u2019s mom and dad. It is a well-known concept – if the pup\u2019s mum and dad are even-tempered you have a high chance of bringing home a pup<\/a><\/strong> with a friendly nature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cOld dogs don\u2019t learn new tricks\u201d – that\u2019s one proverb you need to throw out of the window. Dogs have the ability to learn and act accordingly at any age. It has nothing to do with their breed or age.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n However, you may want to know the reason behind his aggression or misbehavior before you begin training. Some dogs exhibit unpleasant behaviors after enduring years of abuse. In such cases, you will need the help of a canine behaviorist to train your pooch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In any case, avoid negative reinforcement while training a puppy or adult dog.<\/span><\/p>\n Is your dog trained to behave well when you are not around? Have you seen any signs of separation anxiety or aggression in your dog once you leave?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If your dog is anxious by nature, it is never a good idea to leave them unsupervised with children. Accidents including bites are common when dogs are afraid, anxious, and stressed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It is extremely easy to label a dog \u201cbiter.\u201d The real question here is \u2018Why is he biting?\u2019 Sometimes, bites happen when unknown people approach a dog. Bite is a result of intense fear, anxiety, and stress that the dog feels. We often mistake the growling, snarling, and baring of teeth as signs of aggression. In reality, these are all forms of communication by the dog that says \u201cI\u2019m not liking this. Back off.\u201d Ignoring these warning signs often results in bites.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In the dog world, even biting is a form of communication. Mothers often nip their pups when they are playing rough. Dogs often get into fights over precious possessions (food, water, mates, and territories).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If your dog is biting, you need to find out what is triggering his bites and avoid them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Depending on your location, you can apply for your Pet Dog Registration Certificate through the <\/a><\/span>Municipal Corporation of Delhi<\/span> (MCD).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Or, you can apply for the registration of your pet dog through the <\/span>Saral Portal Pet Registration Online<\/span><\/a> in Gurgaon (Haryana).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Some human meds are alright for dogs but there are others that can cause irreversible damage to your puppy\u2019s organs. Most importantly, the doses for dog and human meds are completely different.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We do not recommend giving even the most common OTC human meds and supplements to dogs without consulting a veterinarian. If there\u2019s an emergency, take your dog to a 24\/7 veterinary care facility.<\/span><\/p>\n Overeating in dogs is often accompanied by –<\/span><\/p>\n If you see these signs in your puppy or dog, bring them to the Vetic 24\/7 emergency veterinary care clinic<\/a><\/strong> immediately. These signs can precede a bloat or GDV.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are breed standards of height and weight for every dog. If your dog is crossbred or a street, it may be difficult to understand if they are overweight or underweight<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You can refer to this chart cum infographic and find their body condition score.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Some breeds like the Greyhound, Whippets, Mudhol Hounds, and Caravan Hounds are lanky by nature. If your dog belongs to these breeds or breeds similar to these, speak to a vet to calm all your worries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\""Dog"](\"https:\/\/vetic.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/whatsapp-ads-min.jpg\")
<\/p>\n2. Why does my dog pee around the house?<\/span><\/h2>\n
3. How long should my dog be sleeping?<\/span><\/h2>\n
4. Does my dog need flea and tick protection around the year?<\/span><\/h2>\n
5. How often should I bathe my dog?<\/span><\/h2>\n
6. Can I use human shampoo on my dog?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n7. How many vaccines does my dog need?<\/span><\/h2>\n
8. How often should I deworm my dog?<\/span><\/h2>\n
9. Why is my dog scooting?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
10. Does my dog need dental care?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n11. What is the best boarding option for my dog?<\/span><\/h2>\n
12. Can I leave my dog alone in the house for a day?<\/span><\/h2>\n
13. How will I understand if my dog is sick?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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14. How will I understand when my dog has a fever?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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15. Is human food safe for my dog?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n16. Is it true that some dog breeds are biters and others aren\u2019t?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
17. Is it possible to train an adult dog?<\/span><\/h2>\n
18. Can I leave my dog with the children?<\/span><\/h2>\n
19. Why does my dog bite?<\/span><\/h2>\n
20. How and where can I get my pet\/dog license?<\/span><\/h2>\n
21. Can I give human medicines to my dog?<\/span><\/h2>\n
22. What should I do in case my dog needs emergency healthcare?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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23. Is my dog overeating?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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24. Is my dog overweight or underweight?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n25. Why is my dog eating grass?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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