How to keep your dog in good condition

If you're new to raring a pooch or if you're keen on knowing how to treat your dog well, you've got there!

First of all you need to be a dog lover to keep your dog in good condition.

THE SHOTS!

As soon as you either adopt or buy a dog, do give the shots of anti-rabies, parvo and DHL vaccines to the dog if it hasn't been already given.

Vaccination schedule for dogs in Sri Lanka that is effective at present:

Generally the first vaccine for a newly born pup is given at the age of 06 weeks.

If the dam of the pup is known to be immunized, the first parvo vaccine is given at six weeks of age followed by the ani-rabies (ARV) and the DHL separately after two weeks each. Boosters of the the three vaccines will be given again every two weeks time
If the dam of the pup is not known to be immunized, the firstARV vaccine is given at six weeks of age followed by the parvo and the DHL separately after two weeks each. Boosters of the the three vaccines will be given again every two weeks time
Annual boosters of all three vaccines combined in one (DHPRL) or each vaccine separately every two weeks until all three vaccines are covered will be given.

*vaccination schedule is prone to timely changes

THE WORMS!

Do deworm your pooch in the following way

Pups: starting at 02 weeks of age every two weeks with pyrantel upto 03 months of age. Thereafter, every 01 month upto 06 months of age and then every 02-03 months with a combination of pyrantel pamoate, praziquantel and febantel.

Adult: every 02-03 months with a combination of pyrantel pamoate, praziquantel and febantel.

It is advisable to get a blood drop checked for microfilaria every six months.

THE WASH

Bathe the dog once a week with a dog shampoo. Daily brushing of the coat is recommended in furry pooches.

If you got pups give them the first bath after one month of age

NB: do not let water go into the ear as it may lead to otitis externa and later more severe complications

Keep away ticks, lice, mites by adhering to proper antiparasitic treatment

NUTRITION NUGGETS

A balanced diet containing all the essential nutrients, be it home-cooked or commercially prepared would suffice.

Avoid the following

Hope you gain some knowledge!

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