Owning a dog begets great responsibility and it becomes much more challenging if you are a first-time parent. You must take some preparation, must be dedicated and willing to learn.
Like many other aspects of raising a dog, hygiene is a vital part for maintaining the good health of your little friend. If you are aware of your dog’s hygiene, it will increase your pet’s energy level, happiness, and overall health.
So, here are 15 Dog Hygiene Tips for First-Time Pet Parents that might be helpful for you.
Let’s enroll them and ensure the safety of your dog!
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Tasks
Purchase high quality food containers and a water feeder.
Monthly 1x
Never keep your dog food open or exposed.
Once
Bathe your dog at least once every two to three months.
Monthly 1x
Cut its nails on a preplanned schedule.
Monthly 1x
Clean your pet’s ears.
Monthly 1x
Brush your dog’s teeth on a regular basis. If brushing seems difficult, provide dental chew toys/treats to your dog to make dental hygiene easier.
Weekly 1x
If your dog’s fur is thick, regularly check beneath them.
Weekly 1x
Wash your dog’s things like toys once a week.
Weekly 1x
Take your little friend to a professional dog groomer.
Monthly 1x
Keep your home clean. Don’t forget to keep the trash secured.
Daily 1x
Be careful about household toxins and keep your pet away from them.
Daily 1x
Ensure a healthy living place for your dog.
Daily 1x
Protect your dog from all sorts of insects such as ticks and fleas.
Daily 1x
Avoid the tendency of overfeeding your dog because it will adversely affect its health and happiness.
Daily 1x
Allergies may develop in your dog. So regularly watch for the signs of allergies.