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Basic Dog Care
First of all
Your Dog primarily needs your love and company, he feels your slightest touch and understands what is behind it in your heart.
Housing
Prepare good housing and warm bedding for your dog at winter cold nights.
Take your dog for a walk twice daily for at least 10 minuets
Food and Water
Provide your dog plenty of fresh water all the time, specially in hot weather and during and after transportation in hot weather.
Give your dog a balanced diet meals (usually two or three meals a day).
Dogs are Omnivorous (like humans, eat all kinds of foods), they need
the third of their diet proteins (boiled meat, fish, chicken
liver, canned meat or fish , and two thirds rice or bread
and some vegetables like carrots, potatos...etc).
Calcium sources (like
cheese or soft cheese, boiled eggs, yogurt), and you may also use dried
dog food after testing few amount first and be sure that it's safe for
your dog.
Grooming
Your dog needs grooming when he smells bad and looks dirty, usually baths are every two to four weeks (more than that cause EXHAUSTION to your dogs skin). in cold weather bath your dog with warm water, away from air currents, and rap him with a clean warm towel and leave him indoors until dry.
Vaccinations
You should Start your dog's vaccination schedule at 2 months with a booster dose after 3 weeks and repeated annually.
Deworming
Treat your dog for worms regularly (every 4 months).
Regular Check Ups
Schedule regular check ups with your vet for early detection of potential threats.
Spaying/Neutering
Spay or Neuter your dog these have several important benefits. see why Neuter?
Recognizing Illness
Watch you dog daily for any signs of illness. see
Sings of illness For emergency or house calls please call Dr. Amir 010 345 8080
Pet Care Clinic
5/1 small Lasilki st. - New Maadi
Tel: 02-5203267
Cell: 010 345 8080