In daily life, we often see various situations of raising dogs. Some owners take very good care of their dogs, while other owners may have misunderstandings about the care of their dogs due to various reasons. This article will give you a detailed explanation of 6 things you must not do when raising a dog to avoid adverse effects on your dog's health.

1. Doghouse Never clean

Dogs’ kennels are where they rest and sleep daily. If they are not cleaned for a long time, it is easy for bacteria and parasites to breed. This may not only cause problems such as itchy skin and hair loss in dogs, but may also expose the dog to other diseases. Therefore, owners should clean their dog’s kennel regularly to maintain a dry and clean environment.

2. Let the dog eat until it is full

Many owners are always worried that the dog will not be full and keep feeding. However, overeating is very detrimental to your dog’s health. The gastrointestinal system of dogs is relatively weak, and overeating can easily cause indigestion, diarrhea and other problems. In addition, overeating may lead to obesity in dogs and increase the risk of disease. Therefore, owners should arrange their diet reasonably according to the dog’s age, weight and activity level.

3. Feed dogs leftovers

Although some owners will feed their dogs leftovers, this approach is not scientific. Human food may contain too much salt, oil and other ingredients for dogs, and some foods such as chocolate and grapes are toxic to dogs. Long-term consumption of leftovers may lead to unbalanced nutrition and frequent health problems for dogs. Therefore, for the health of dogs, owners should choose specialized dog food and supplement with appropriate nutritional supplements.

4. Keeping dogs on balconies

Some owners will keep their dogs on balconies or courtyards, which may have adverse effects on the health of their dogs. First of all, the space on the balcony or courtyard is limited, and dogs cannot move freely. Being in a confined space for a long time may cause psychological problems for dogs. Secondly, if there are no shading facilities on the balcony or courtyard, dogs may easily suffer from heat stroke when exposed to the scorching sun. Therefore, owners should provide their dogs with ample indoor space and ensure they have adequate shade.

5. Playing with mobile phones while walking dogs

Many owners like to play with mobile phones while walking their dogs. This behavior is very dangerous. Because this will distract the owner from paying attention to the whereabouts of the dog at all times. Once an accident occurs, such as the dog being hit by a car or getting lost, the consequences will be disastrous. In addition, playing with mobile phones while walking the dog may also affect the interaction and communication between the owner and the dog, which is detrimental to cultivating a good relationship. Therefore, owners should concentrate on walking their dogs and establish a good interactive relationship with their dogs.

6. Eat random snacks

Snacks are the favorite of many dogs, but giving dogs random snacks is not good for their health. Too many snacks may make your dog picky and picky eaters, leading to nutritional imbalance. In addition, some snacks contain ingredients such as high sugar, high salt, and high fat, and long-term consumption may have adverse effects on the health of dogs. Therefore, owners should choose appropriate snacks and control the amount and frequency of feeding.

In short, raising a dog It requires the owner to have certain professional knowledge and patience. Only scientific feeding and reasonable maintenance can allow dogs to grow up healthily and happily. I hope this article can help everyone better understand the precautions for raising a dog and care for our little pets.