Hungarian Vizsla, full name Hungarian Vizsla Hound, also known as Hungarian Vizsla, Jagymager Vizslav, Deutsches Zwolemaergen Vizslav, Hungarian Vizsla Hound, Hungarian Short-haired Pointer and Magyar Vizsla. It is native to Hungary and is said to have originated in the 11th century. It is a medium-sized dog with short hair, gentle and sensitive in character, friendly to humans, and generally weighs between 22-30 kilograms. In the past, it was usually used to capture and retrieve prey, but now it is mostly a companion dog in families.
In the history of the Hungarian Vizsla, there is one impressive event that is still remembered today, it once won the global dog show championship. It happened on March 14, 2012, in Birmingham, a central city in England. On the last day of the largest Cruft dog show in the world, a Hungarian Vizsla named "Yoshi" from Carlisle, England, exceeded everyone's expectations. At the age of 7, it brilliantly defeated the other 6 finalists and not only won the coveted title of "Best in Show," but also the champion of the Hound group. Since then, the popularity of this breed has soared rapidly, and more and more people have come to know and love them.
Hungarian Vizsla has a gentle temperament and a lifespan of about 12-15 years. Because its past job was to hunt and track animals, it needs a lot of exercise every day, making it suitable for energetic children. After some training and education, they will become beloved family pets.
1. Dog infectious diseases
Dogs are prone to infectious diseases, including canine distemper, canine coronavirus, and others. Common clinical manifestations include fever, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea, lethargy, breathing difficulties, bloody stool, purulent eye discharge, dry nose, cracked paws, and other symptoms.
Generally, this type of infectious and life-threatening disease is more common in dogs during the weaning period or when they are around 1 year old. Puppies have a higher infection rate, lower cure rate, and are more likely to have sequelae.
How to prevent:
When bringing a dog home, it is recommended for the owners to choose dogs through formal channels, and vaccinate the dogs on time. Regular disinfection should be done at home. Dogs should not be taken outside for walks until they have completed the vaccination. Avoid contact with unfamiliar dogs, and do not allow others to touch the dog's mouth and nose casually.
2. Dog skin diseases
Dogs are prone to various skin diseases because they often go for walks outside. If dogs are accidentally infected with mites, bacteria, or fungi, there will be a risk of long-lasting and difficult-to-treat condition. Therefore, owners must pay attention to this. Clinical manifestations of dog skin diseases include oily skin, peeling, red patches, itching, papules, ulcers, pus discharge, hair loss, scabs, and others.
How to prevent:
In daily care, it is necessary to keep the dog's living environment clean and tidy and avoid dark and humid conditions. In addition, regular disinfection of the dog's living environment should be done. Dogs should also be dewormed internally and externally, and use special dog shampoo for bathing. Regular grooming, as well as supplementation of vitamins and fish oil, can be beneficial.
3. Dog parasites
Common parasites in dogs include roundworms, heartworms, ticks, fleas, and others. They often cause skin diseases and intestinal diseases in dogs, which may lead to vomiting and diarrhea, affecting their quality of life and physical development. Dogs with parasites are usually thin and listless.
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How to prevent:
When feeding, owners should pay attention to not feeding dogs unsterilized raw meat or unknown meat sources. Internal deworming should be done once every 3 months, and external deworming should be done once every month. When going out, it is necessary to prevent dogs from eating and licking indiscriminately, and avoid going into the grass. After returning home, a careful inspection should be done.
1. The Hungarian Vizsla has short hair, which is easy to clean and usually only requires regular bathing.
2. Because its ears droop and cover the ear holes for a long time, the non-ventilated ear environment can easily cause bacteria to breed and cause diseases such as ear mites in dogs. Therefore, special attention should be paid to cleaning the ears, preferably on a regular basis.
3. When cleaning its ears, you can first drop ear cleaning solution into its ears, then let it shake its head on its own, and then use a clean cotton swab to clean the ear canal. Repeat 1-2 times until there is no dirt in the ear, and the cleaning is considered complete.
1. Do not bathe frequently
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, it can be bathed once or twice more, and in winter, it can be reduced once or twice, but it should not exceed 5 times in total. Otherwise, it will damage its fur and skin!
2. Brush regularly
Dogs shed hair almost every day, especially in spring and autumn seasons when seasonal shedding is more severe. To promote good hair growth, regular brushing is important. Pet owners can use a pet-specific comb to help the dog remove naturally shed hair and avoid tangling. Brushing once in the morning and once in the evening for about five minutes each time is sufficient.
3. Sunbathe
Sunbathing is beneficial for the growth of a dog's coat. Besides making the coat shinier, letting the dog sunbathe can also help with sterilization. While sunbathing, pet owners can let the dog exercise a bit to improve its physical condition, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier hair.
4. Deworming
Poor coat condition is closely related to parasites. Parasites absorb a large amount of nutrients from the dog's body, robbing its nutrition. Therefore, deworming is necessary. It is recommended to do internal and external deworming together. Additionally, deworming medicine can cause significant damage to a dog's gastrointestinal tract, so it is advisable to feed probiotics regularly to alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort.
5. Pay attention to diet
To ensure that a dog has a beautiful coat, it is essential to establish a good nutritional foundation and pay attention to daily diet. On one hand, feed the dog with nutritious and healthy dog food, choose a brand that is both suitable for the dog and provides adequate nutrition to meet the dog's needs. On the other hand, the dog can be given an appropriate amount of lean meat, boiled egg yolks, and vegetable oil.
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