Bouvier des Flandres, originally from France, is a breed of dog with a rough and very flexible coat. It gives the impression of being very powerful, brave, and courageous, but displays calm and good behavior, showing a stable temperament, firm will, and bravery. The eyes are alert and spirited, demonstrating intelligence, vigor, and courage.
He is an ideal farm dog with a rough double coat that helps him withstand various harsh weather conditions, enabling him to complete most difficult tasks. He is often used as a search and rescue dog or messenger dog. Modern people have found that he is as good as a family companion as he is a guard or watchdog. His physical condition, intellectual characteristics, behavior, combined with his sense of smell, intelligence, and initiative, also make him a good tracking dog and guide dog.
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Toes inflammation
Symptoms: The dog frequently licks its toes, which become red and moist between the toes. In severe cases, limping may occur.
Preparation: Iodine, erythromycin ointment, Elizabethan collar
Instructions: Wear the Elizabethan collar, remove the hair on the foot cleanly, rinse with soapy water or rub with iodine. After the inflammation area is dry, apply erythromycin ointment between the toes once a day, repeat for a week.
Ear mite
Symptoms: The dog will scratch its ears, shake its head and ears. The dog’s ears will have a strong sour smell, accompanied by increased tear stains, hair loss in the ears, dark brown secretions, and earwax.
Preparation: Ear wash, ear cleanser
Instructions: Clean the hair inside the dog's ears, pour the ear wash or VICK ear cleaner into the ear canal, gently massage the base of the ear for 30 seconds, wait for the dog to shake out the ear wash, use a cotton ball to wipe off the secretions shaken out, and gently clean the earlobe and ear canal.
Skin disease
Symptoms: The dog will feel itchy, its skin will become red and itchy, the dog will scratch randomly, its fur will become dull and rough, with more dandruff and even patches of hair loss.
Preparation: Diluted saltwater, topical ointment or skin spray, vitamin B.
Instructions: Put the Elizabethan collar on the dog to prevent scratching and licking. Trim the problem skin and surrounding hair, then rinse with saltwater to sterilize. Then apply the ointment or use the spray, together with antibiotics and vitamin B.
Newborn period: The newborn period is when the puppy is just born and relies mainly on mother's milk. The body cannot regulate its body temperature and needs the mother to provide heat insulation. No hearing or vision in the first day, only relies on weak touch to find the nipple. Eyes open around 13 days, hearing develops after 15 days, and teething starts after 20 days. From 21-28 days, the amount of mother's milk is not enough, and the transition from liquid food to semi-solid food is needed. It is easy to have diarrhea and constipation at this time, so make sure to feed lactase, probiotics, or powdered goat milk/pet milk. If there is constipation when consuming milk powder, a small amount of vegetable oil can be fed and massaging the abdomen can help with defecation. First deworming starts at 14-28 days old
Puppy period: 1 month to 2 months old. The puppy's digestive system is not fully developed yet, so it needs careful care from the owner. Generally, it should be fed at least 3 times a day, with smaller meals according to the puppy's condition. Soak the dry food in warm water or powdered goat milk and feed it bit by bit. Do not overfeed, otherwise the puppy may have poor digestion. Make sure to give the puppy drinking water, and remember not to feed cow's milk as it can cause diarrhea. You can give the puppy a small amount of probiotics every day to regulate its intestines and stomach. At this time, the puppy's resistance to viruses and bacteria is weak, so it should not be taken outside or come into contact with people with colds to avoid getting sick. Vaccination starts at 6-7 weeks old, and ends at 3 months old. It is recommended to bathe the puppy after vaccination. In the early stages, dry shampoo powder can be used for bathing. Teething begins at 19-28 days old, and all deciduous teeth will grow out by 2 months old. The puppy has certain learning ability and can begin toilet training
Young period: 3 months to 6 months old. At this time, the puppy can gradually transition from soaked dry food to eating dry dog food. The feeding time should be gradually adjusted to be more regular. The puppy still eats dog food and drinks drinking water. However, during this time, the puppy's bones and muscles grow rapidly, requiring a large amount of protein and calcium. The puppy's coat also gradually changes to the adult coat, which is a critical period for maintaining a good coat. Additionally, the puppy develops dominance during this period, starting to establish its own territory and dominate the owner. Destructive behavior may increase. The puppy's body length and height develop rapidly, losing the baby fat, so it needs moderate exercise every day to maintain its body growth
Sexual maturity period: 8 months to 14 months old. The puppy enters sexual maturity during this period and has its first heat. The first heat may cause hormone imbalance and disorder. Continuous heat, no heat, or false pregnancy may occur. The mating success rate is low and the difficulty of giving birth is high. It is necessary to supplement nutrients that promote reproduction, such as vitamin E, organic chromium, folic acid, etc. It is important to note that the first heat should not be used for breeding, and hygiene should be maintained during the heat to prevent infection. If not breeding, spaying can be done after the heat ends
Adolescent period: 6 months to 10 months old, 6 months to 18 months old. The puppy can now eat dry dog food completely and can also be appropriately fed with some meat to enrich its nutrition, such as cooked beef and chicken. However, it is important to note that the puppy should not be fed with chicken or duck bones, as it can lead to poor bone development. If necessary (such as malnutrition, weak body, picky eating, etc.), some nutritional supplements can be given. Depending on the puppy's actual situation, choose to supplement vitamins, calcium, protein, or hair care nutritional supplements. Do not be greedy and do not give a large amount of nutritional supplements at once out of love for the puppy. Slowly nourish them. At this time, the puppy's bones and muscles grow rapidly, requiring a large amount of protein and calcium. The puppy's curiosity is strong, and it has strong cognitive ability and deep memory. This is the best period for learning
Adult: Dogs from 1 year old to 6 years old. The dog is considered an adult at 1 year old and has basically reached its full size. There are no specific restrictions in terms of diet at this stage. However, it is still important to supplement nutrients in moderation, avoid feeding chicken or duck bones, avoid salty and spicy foods, feed cooked food instead of raw food, and avoid eating animal fats. If the dog has a cold or gets sick, it should be taken to a veterinarian in a timely manner. Do not self-diagnose and blindly use medication, unless you are a veterinarian yourself, you are responsible for your beloved pet
Elderly period: 8 years to 18 years old. Dogs over 8 years old are equivalent to being over 50 years old in human age and should enter the "old age" stage of their lives. During this time, the functions of the dog's organs decline and old age-related diseases may occur, such as diabetes, weakened liver and kidney functions, and bone and joint diseases. It is prone to diabetes, liver and kidney diseases, hypertension, fractures, arthritis, etc., so calcium supplementation is especially important. You can choose to eat more soy products and cartilage, and use calcium supplements available on the market for dogs. Get more sunlight, take more walks, pay attention to hygiene, and believe that you and your dog will have more time together
1. Can't wash too often
When bathing a dog, of course, it should not be too frequent. The frequency of bathing a dog depends on the dog's hygiene condition. In hot weather, you can wash it one or two times more, and reduce it by one or two times in winter, but generally not more than 5 times. Otherwise, it will damage its fur and skin!
2. Brush frequently
Dogs shed almost every day, especially in spring and autumn. If you want their hair to grow well, frequent brushing is an important step. Pet owners can use a specialized pet brush to help dogs clean their naturally shedding hair and prevent tangling. Brushing once in the morning and evening for about five minutes each time is sufficient.
3. Sunbathe
Sunbathing is beneficial for the growth of a dog's coat. In addition to making the fur glossy, letting dogs sunbathe can also help with sterilization. While sunbathing, pet owners can let dogs exercise, which can improve their physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier hair.
4. Deworming
Poor hair quality is closely related to parasites. Parasites absorb a large amount of nutrients from dogs, depriving them of nutrition. Therefore, deworming is essential. It is recommended to do internal and external deworming at the same time. Additionally, deworming medicine can cause significant damage to a dog's gastrointestinal tract, so it is recommended to feed probiotics regularly to relieve gastrointestinal discomfort.
5. Pay attention to diet
To have beautiful fur, a dog must have a solid nutritional foundation and pay attention to daily diet. On one hand, feed the dog nutritious and healthy dog food, choose a brand that is suitable for the dog and provides sufficient nutrition to meet its needs. On the other hand, the dog can be given a moderate amount of lean meat, cooked egg yolks, and vegetable oil, etc.
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