Health Care
This section covers brief health care, always seek veterinary advise and help if / when worried
about you dog.
Always keep an eye out for unusual behavior, sometimes this can be signs of ill - health.
Your Dogs Mouth
Help prevent problems by regularly inspecting you dogs mouth. Cleen teeth once or twice a week tartar,
can cause teeth to fallout, gum inflation and bad breath. Giving dog chews can help keep tartar levels down.
Problem teeth, gums and bad breath should be reported to the vets.
Your Dogs eyes
Eye problems are idicated by:
Eyes watering (alot)
Eyes producing sticky discharge.
Blue or white film appears over eye.
(A vet should be contracted about any of the above.)
Eyes can be washed using:
A cotton wool ball with warm water.(Gently)
With human - Eye Wash
Always keep your dogs eyes free of hair by either trimming hair around eyes or asking your groomer to do so.
If hair is left, discharge may build up around the eyes, causing the eyes to smell, leading to eye problems.
Your Dogs Nose
Keep an eye on your dog nose. Your dogs nose should be wet but a runny nose can be a sign of problems.
Common symptons of nose problems:
Nose appears cracked.
Sore.
Dry Nose.
Runny Nose.
A dog with a cold may very well have distemper, if your dog shows signs of a cold like illness, consult vet immediatlly.
Your Dogs Ears
Symptoms of ear problems:
Shaking of the head.
Scratching ear/s.
Discharge from ear/s.
Tilting head to one side.
Ballooning of the ear flap.
Pain when touched.
See the vet immediatly if you notice any of the above.
Regular cleaning should be carried out to prevent any potential problems. Ears can be cleaned using cotton wool
pads, with either warm water or dog ear cleaner.
Looking After Your Dogs Coat
Regualr brushing should be carried out to prevent any knotts or matts. A brush called a SLICKER BRUSH
(which can be found in most pet shops / pet establishments) should be used. Slicker brushes come in different
strengths, I find fine to medium to be the best strength as this can be taken through the coat without causing
discomfort for and to the dog when used correctly.
Brushing should be carried out on a daily basis.
If a knott / matt is allowed to occur, first brush to see if it can be untangled. If not seek advice froom groomer.
DO NOT bath your dog until the matt has been removed as water only tightens the knotts / matts allowing
matts to grow in size, if this happens coat will eventually all matt, leaving no option for the groomer to
perform a close groom.
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