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Serving your dog a nutritious and healthy diet is the absolute best way to keep them happy and healthy. This should be every dog owners top priority. You can check with your veterinarian about obtaining tips and valuable information on what you can do to make sure your dog is getting the vitamins they need and how to keep them healthy. You can also search online or at your local library for books written by the experts on this subject.
Every dog has individual needs that should be addressed accordingly. Though premium dog food provides nutrients, this alone will not provide all the necessary nutrients to meet the recommended requirements. A vitamin deficiency can have your pet susceptible to infections and diseases. Supplements are a great way to ensure your dog is getting the vitamins and nutrients he needs and they are easily available at any pet store or your veterinarians office.
Clean and fresh water should be given everyday and is very important in order to keep your dog from getting dehydrated, especially during the summer. When it’s really hot outside you can feed your dog some ice chips to quench their thirst and keep them cool. If you have a little plastic child’s pool, you can fill it up with water and let your dog play around in it for fun and exercise. Take plenty of water along when you take your dog out on a long walk and keep them on a leash at all times to ensure their safety. Small dogs can get easily hurt by bigger dogs and many dogs run around without a leash and can suddenly come attack your dog. Having them on a leash makes for quick control in getting them out of harms way.
Local dog parks in your area are a good place to take your dog if you want to let him run around without a leash and interact with other friendly dogs. Most dog owners will not bring a dog they know that has the potential to attack another dog to these dog parks, so it should be a safe place for them to run around and get some good exercise.
Make sure you schedule regular veterinary visits for your dog to get routine check-ups. NEVER give your dog chocolate, garlic, onions, grapes or raisins. These food items are toxic for dogs and will get them very sick.
Never forget that the most important thing of all is to love your dog and spend time playing with them everyday and they will always show you unconditional love in return. The bond you establish with your dog can be very rewarding and you will have a friend for life.