Dog Care Basics

One of the most important responsibilities of dog ownership is making sure you take good care of them, so they can lead a happy, healthy life.

These are the basic dog care needs that you’ll need to be aware of.

You need to ensure that you are regularly keeping an eye on your dog’s health and care:

Check your dog’s body regularly for lumps, swelling, rashes, cuts etc. Inspect your dog’s mouth to assess teeth and gums, as well as your dog’s eyes

Start these kind of checks from an early age to ensure your dog is comfortable and used to being inspected like this. It will make veterinary visits much more relaxed

Build these checks into your grooming routine, so that you’re regularly looking for any changes in your dog’s body that may need veterinary attention

Routinely check for pea-sized ticks – especially after walks in the country, in long grass or near livestock – as they can carry debilitating Lyme disease. If you find any, ask your vet how to remove them safely