basiccaninecare.pptVIP

Should consist of equal portions of a protein, a legume, a carbohydrate, and a vegetable Protein: broiled chicken breast, but chicken is sometimes replaced by hamburger, steak, or fish.? Legume : split peas, garbanzo beans, or kidney beans.? The legumes are purchased dry and cooked in large lots and stored frozen.?Canned beans usually contain sugar or oils and therefore are not used.? Carbohydrate : either potato or rice, sometimes corn.? Vegetable : consists of cauliflower, broccoli, or steamed baby carrots.? Supplements: The diet is supplemented with a Pet-Form tablet daily for vitamins and calcium.? Essential fatty acids are supplemented with Gold Caps.? Fish oil capsules from Costco are a quality, affordable source of essential fatty acids. Owner Prepared diet /dora%27s.htm And of course always provide your dog with plenty of fresh water ?Bathe ?Brush ?Trim Nails ?Dental care Slicker brush (Bristles can hurt dog’s skin, so must be gentle) Comb Shedding Brush Two-sided pin and bristle brush cut dark colored nails in several small cuts to reduce the chance of cutting into the quick Nail Trimming Scissor-like /resnailclip.html Guillotine Canine Toothbrush Unhealthy mouth; periodontal disease Gums are red and irritated Excess tartar buildup Healthy mouth Gums are healthy pink color Teeth have minimum amt. of tartar build up Just like people, dogs greatly benefit from and require regular exercise Some breeds need more exercise than others… Proper Shelter is defined as: A four sided structure with an opening for access on one side and a roof. --When building a dog box, use hard plastic or painted wood (metal rusts and conducts heat and cold). Make sure that it does not leak and that it faces south in winter, north in summer. --Raise the house off the ground several inches. --Put a flap over the door (an old rug or rubber mat with strips cut vertically). --The roof should extend 8 over the door to keep out rain. --Use straw, newspaper, or ced