The first days of a puppy's life are always the most difficult and exciting. Childbirth is not an easy process, through which only a strong animal is destined to pass. Then the newborn puppy needs to adapt to new living conditions, which, also, is a real test. That is why caring for newborn puppies requires increased attention from the person. Inspection of the puppy, determination of his physical condition, identification of deficiencies - these procedures should be performed on the first day after birth. Further, as the puppy grows, it is necessary to create favorable conditions for living in the house. This applies to those puppies that were born in your home, and those that you bought in a store, in the market or in a nursery. Care for a month-old puppy includes feeding, bathing, paddling and playing with a dog.
Place in the house
For the puppy it is necessary to determine the place in the house. It can be in the kitchen or in the living room. The most convenient place for a puppy is a box, the bottom of which is covered with a soft veil. In this "shelter" the dog feels protected.
Games with a puppy
At the age of four weeks the puppy plays about half an hour several times a day. At this time it is desirable to be near the dog. Do not overly excite the puppy, otherwise it can grow hyperactive.
Feeding the puppies
Feeding puppies is preferably exclusively natural food. The diet should include meat and dairy products, fresh vegetables. A full-bodied, vitamin-rich diet provides a full and healthy development of the puppy.
Walking with the puppy
Walking with the puppy should be as often as possible. The dog should spend time outdoors and fresh air for full development. Also, puppies are much easier to accustom to a leash than adult dogs.
Care for dogs of different breeds
Care for puppies of different breeds varies. Nevertheless, there are basic rules for the care and feeding of puppies, which should be adhered to.
Care for a puppy of a German shepherd and a Labrador must include frequent bathing and long walks. Puppies dogs of large breeds are hard to throw out the accumulated energy at home. Therefore, they need to walk and train them to active games. Puppies German Shepherd and Labrador are good at training. Owners who want to grow a watchdog or service dog should take care of the good training of puppies from an early age.
Care for a puppy yorkshire terrier, the terrier, pug and dachshund should include a long game at home. Bathing puppies of small breeds should be carried out once in two weeks. More careful attention should be paid to the appearance of small dogs - eyes, claws, wool. Care for a puppy york must include regular combing.
It is quite difficult to care for the cocker spaniel puppy. These dogs are decorative and require increased attention to their wool and appearance. Puppies spaniel should often bathe, regularly cut and comb. Caring for a puppy is an exciting process that should give pleasure to both the owner and the dog. Only the trusting relationship between man and animal contributes to the healthy development of the dog.