Do not let dogs hold in feces and urine for too long

Although most owners care for their beloved dogs meticulously, some owners rely on their own feelings to raise their dogs. Therefore, mistakes often occur in seemingly minor matters. Many methods suitable for humans are not appropriate for dogs. So try to learn some basic knowledge to prevent common knowledge mistakes.

Mistake 1: Animal liver is rich in nutrients and dogs love to eat it, so it can be fed frequently

Indeed, liver contains various nutrients, and its unique smell is favored by dogs. But long-term feeding of liver is not a good practice, otherwise it can cause skin itching, vitamin A poisoning, calcium deficiency, bleeding, postpartum convulsions, and other related problems. Therefore, liver should only be fed occasionally.

Mistake 2: To prevent dogs from urinating randomly, train them to hold their stools and urine for a long time

Many dogs indeed dislike defecating within their activity area, which is their nature. However, we should not let dogs develop the habit of holding in feces and urine for a long time. First, we should train them to use the bathroom or give them enough opportunities to go out for elimination, and promptly clean up after them. Adult dogs should not hold urine for more than 10 hours. Long-term retention can cause various urinary system diseases and bring great pain to dogs.

Mistake 3: Dogs love to eat bones, so feeding them bones ensures they don't lack calcium

Bone broth we cook daily mainly contains bone marrow, which is mostly fat. Drinking bone broth supplements fat, not calcium. Similarly, eating bones does not guarantee calcium intake. Relying on bones to supplement calcium is ineffective. Also, puppies have weak digestion and are prone to choking on bones, so do not feed them bones, but you can provide large bones for chewing.

Take your dog to the hospital early if you cannot handle the problem yourself

Mistake 4: Hospitals are all money traps; handle problems yourself

It is true that many dishonest hospitals exist nowadays, but this is not an excuse to avoid taking dogs to the hospital. Dogs’ bodies differ greatly from humans’, and many human medications are unsuitable for dogs. Moreover, different dog breeds have varying conditions, and dosage is hard to control. Besides, symptoms we observe are often superficial; many internal problems are difficult to detect without examinations, so self-medicating is very risky. For minor issues, we can solve them ourselves, but if problems persist after several attempts, take your dog to a reliable hospital as soon as possible.

Mistake 5: Dogs have reproductive freedom; neutering is too cruel

Whether or not to neuter dogs has always been a dilemma for many owners. The main reason is that they feel neutering deprives dogs of their reproductive rights and is unfair to them. But this is not really an issue. We can neuter dogs after they have given birth once. Neutering not only prevents many diseases common in old age but also avoids difficult deliveries in older pregnancies, and can improve the dog’s temperament to some extent.

Mistake 6: Dogs that grow too large are unattractive, so feed less

Indeed, smaller dogs look cuter, but due to the nature of dogs, some breeds are destined not to be small and cute. If you prefer small dogs, choose small breeds to raise. For large dogs, ensure reasonable feeding to avoid malnutrition problems.