Samoyed

After a whole winter, dogs should be longing for nature. With the arrival of spring, we should often take dogs on outings, which can both exercise their bodies and maintain their physical and mental health. So do you know what to pay attention to when playing in spring?

1. Location Selection

You can choose riverbanks, forest parks, mountain parks, strawberry fields, or farmland in the suburbs, etc.

2. Dog Preparation

Puppies without planned vaccinations, elderly dogs with weak immunity, and dogs with allergies or other special constitutions are not suitable for outdoor outings. Although temperatures rise in spring, the temperature difference is large, which is a big challenge for physically weak puppies and elderly dogs. Excessive exercise can cause puppies to become fatigued and susceptible to diseases, especially respiratory diseases such as common viral colds and infectious bronchitis. Different individual dogs may be allergic to certain substances, such as pollen, resulting in abnormal symptoms like skin rashes, swelling around the mouth and eyes, and excessive salivation.

3. Supplies Preparation

Dog food, tissues, plastic bags, drinking water, leashes, dog clothes, dog car mats, dog medicines, etc.

Dog food and drinking water are prepared to prevent dogs from lacking energy, while tissues and plastic bags meet environmental protection requirements. Dog owners should clean up their dogs' waste when outdoors. If it is windy after arriving at the countryside, or the playtime is long, pay attention to putting clothes on the dog by evening. Whether taking a taxi or driving, dog car mats are necessary for the dog's safety and car cleanliness. Many dogs suffer from car sickness or contact allergies, so medicines are essential. Additionally, owners can bring a camera to capture the happiest smiles with their dogs.

4. Precautions

Dogs should not eat too much before going out, and owners should manage their dog's behavior during travel.

To avoid starving the dog, many owners feed them a lot before traveling, but vigorous exercise before digesting the food fully is not good for digestion and absorption. Also, a stomach full of food can easily cause gastric torsion.

Try to avoid letting dogs run on steep mountain paths because urban dogs have less sun exposure, which can lead to calcium and vitamin D deficiencies, resulting in insufficiently hard bones and easy fractures during running and jumping.

When playing outdoors, if you find your dog biting foreign objects like stones or small pieces of wood, do not immediately snatch them away. Instead, take them when the dog is off guard to prevent swallowing, which could cause esophageal blockage or foreign body gastritis.

Dog owners surely look forward to playing with their dogs in green mountains and clear waters. With proper preparation, spring outings will surely become the most beautiful memories!