Spanish Hound, also known as Clumber Spaniel, is a medium-sized sporting dog. It is one of the oldest breeds of land Spanish hounds and evolved from Spanish hounds. It has a obedient and gentle temperament, courage, loyalty to its owner, and rich emotions. It is highly alert to the outside world and suitable for guarding the yard. There is no standard for the appearance of this breed, and there are significant differences in size, fur color, and hunting ability.
Before the 17th century, the differences in size, fur color, and hunting ability among members of the Spanish Hound family caught the attention of hunters. They found that the differences in size and other aspects made them function differently. For example, large dogs were good at participating in jumping competitions, while smaller ones were more suitable for bird hunting. So this big family began to be divided into jumping-type Spanish Hounds and bird-hunting Spanish Hounds. It was not until 1892 that the Kennel Club officially classified them as two different breeds.
Spanish Hound is loyal and affectionate, courageous, intelligent and lively. It likes to play with its owner and relies on its owner. Its lively and lovely personality is completely opposite to its serious and dignified expression, which makes it suitable as a member of a modern family.
Pododermatitis
Symptoms: Dogs frequently lick their toes, which become red and moist between the toes. In severe cases, lameness may occur.
Preparation: Povidone iodine, erythromycin ointment, Elizabethan collar
Instructions: Wear an Elizabethan collar, remove the hair from the foot clean, rinse with soapy water or wipe with povidone iodine, then apply erythromycin ointment between the toes after the affected area is dry. Apply once a day and repeat for a week.
Ear Mite
Symptoms: Dogs will scratch their ears, shake their heads, and have a strong sour odor in their ears. It is accompanied by increased tear stains, hair loss in the ears, and dark brown secretions and earwax.
Preparation: Otoscope, ear cleaning solution
Instructions: Clean the hair inside the dog's ears, fill the ear canal with ear cleaning solution or VETERICYN ear rinse, gently massage the base of the ear for 30 seconds, wait for the dog to shake out the ear cleaning solution, use a cotton ball to wipe away the secretions shaken out, and gently clean the earlobe and ear canal.
Skin Disease
Symptoms: Dogs will feel itchy, their skin becomes red and itchy, they scratch randomly, their fur becomes dull and rough, there is more dander, and even patches of fur may fall out.
Preparation: Dilute salt water, topical ointment or skin spray, vitamin B.
Instructions: Put an Elizabethan collar on the dog to avoid scratching and licking. Trim the problematic skin and surrounding hair, then rinse with salt water to sterilize, and then apply ointment or use spray, combined with antibiotics and vitamin B.
1. Prepare high-quality dog food for the Spanish Hound, as its active nature requires additional calcium for bone development, ensuring the healthy growth of the Spanish Hound.
2. Regular vaccination and deworming for the Spanish Hound are necessary to ensure its health.
3. Due to its hunting instinct, it is best to train the Spanish Hound every day, such as running or hiking together.
4. Regular bathing and grooming help stimulate blood circulation. If it is cold weather, remember to use a hairdryer to dry the Spanish Hound quickly after bathing to prevent it from catching a cold.
1, Can't bathe frequently
Bathing the dog, of course, can't be too frequent. Bathing the dog depends on the dog's hygiene. In hot weather, you can bathe your dog one or two more times. In winter, you can reduce it by one or two times. But generally speaking, it cannot exceed 5 times. Otherwise, it will damage its fur and skin!
2, Regular brushing
Dogs shed almost every day, especially in spring and autumn. If you want their fur to grow well, regular brushing is an important step. Pet owners can use a pet-specific brush to help the dog clean naturally shed hair and avoid tangling. Brushing once in the morning and once in the evening for about five minutes each time is enough.
3, Sunbathing
Sunbathing is beneficial for the dog's fur growth. Besides giving the fur a more lustrous appearance, letting the dog sunbathe can also help kill bacteria. While sunbathing, pet owners can let the dog exercise a bit, which can help improve their physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier fur.
4, Deworming
Poor fur condition is closely related to parasites. Parasites will absorb a large amount of nutrients from the dog's body and compete for nutrients, so deworming is essential. When deworming, it is recommended to do internal and external deworming at the same time. Moreover, deworming drugs can cause great harm to the dog's gastrointestinal tract, so it is advisable to feed probiotics regularly to relieve gastrointestinal discomfort.
5, Pay attention to diet
In order to have a beautiful coat, dogs must have a good nutritional foundation and pay attention to their daily diet. On the one hand, feed the dog with nutritious and healthy dog food, choose a suitable and nutritious dog food that meets the dog's needs. On the other hand, you can feed the dog with a moderate amount of lean meat, cooked egg yolks, and vegetable oil, etc.
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