As dog owners, we always want to give them the best care and let them grow up healthy and happy. However, sometimes our kindness can turn into "over-care", which not only does not make the dog comfortable, but can instead cause them pain and stress. Today, let's take a look at the "excessive care" of dogs to avoid misunderstandings.
1. Brush your teeth after every meal
Keeping your dog's mouth clean is really important, as oral problems can lead to a range of health problems. However, brushing your dog's teeth after every meal may not be a good idea. Doing so will not only put stress on your dog, but it may also damage their gums. In fact, brushing your teeth once a day is enough, and if you are concerned about your dog's oral health, you can choose to use an oral cleaning product specially designed for dogs, such as mouthwash or mouth spray.
2. Wash your hands and feet excessively after walking
After every walk with their dog, some owners may overwash their dog's hands and feet. This may seem like a way to keep your dog clean, but it can actually cause dryness and itching in your dog. Dogs have different pH levels than humans, so using human cleaning products may irritate them. The right way to do this is to gently wipe your dog's hands and feet with a damp towel after they go for a walk, and if your dog's feet are particularly dirty, you can choose to use a cleaning product specially designed for dogs.
3. Wipe clean after each excretion
In order to keep the dog clean, some owners will wipe the dog after each poop. However, excessive wiping may cause irritation and damage to your dog's **. In fact, dogs are very sensitive, especially in excretory areas, and excessive wiping may lead to inflammation and infection. Therefore, the correct thing to do is to gently press on the ** with a damp towel after the dog has excreted to help remove the residue while avoiding excessive rubbing.
4. Pick your ears regularly with a cotton swab
Many owners think that regularly picking out their dog's ears with a cotton swab is a good way to keep them clean. However, this practice may damage your dog's ear canal and even cause infection. In fact, dogs' ears have a self-cleaning function, and the earwax will be expelled naturally. If you notice a foul smell or abnormal discharge from your dog's ears, it is best to take them to the veterinarian for examination and **.
How to avoid "over-care".
First of all, we need to understand the needs and habits of dogs, and respect their natural laws. Don't blindly pursue the so-called "perfect care", but take reasonable care according to the actual situation and needs of the dog.
Second, choose the right product for your dog. There are many cleaning and care products on the market that are specifically designed for dogs, which are more in line with the dog's physiology and are safer to use.
Finally, maintain communication with your veterinarian. If you have any questions or confusion about your dog's care, you may wish to seek help and advice from a veterinarian. They can provide you with more professional and practical advice according to your dog's specific situation and needs.
In conclusion, as dog owners, our goal is for them to live a healthy, happy life. Therefore, we need to avoid the misunderstanding of "excessive care" and give the dog reasonable and moderate care. Only in this way can we truly be good companions and guardians of dogs.
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