Dog Swimming
As time goes by, the warm weather has left We're not too far away, and on a hot day, it should be a pleasure to take a cold shower. We know that dog geniuses are masters of swimming, so generally speaking, swimming is not a problem for them. However, there are some swimming-related matters that owners must keep in mind to avoid unexpected situations.
1. Dogs that swim for the first time should observe their reactions when entering the water
Although dogs all have the instinct to swim, some dogs will inevitably be a little nervous at the beginning because they have never been in water. Therefore, many dogs only splash a few times when they enter the water for the first time. This is actually an emotional need of dogs. Every dog wants to play in the water with its owner. The owner may wish to make arrangements according to the dog's physical condition. Swimming frequency, once or twice a week is very beneficial.
As long as you are patient and careful enough, you can learn to swim. Some types of dogs are particularly good at water, such as Labradors. If you wear them once or twice, they will automatically become addicted. However, some dogs have emotional shadows and are more afraid of water, so owners need to pay special attention to understand whether their dog likes water or is afraid of water. Only after the dog has truly learned to swim can he be let go. Feel free to move around, but the owner must monitor you throughout the process to prevent accidents.
2. Do not wear your dog swimming when exposed to the sun
Although swimming can relieve the heat, not all times are suitable for swimming with dogs. For example, you should not take your dog out at noon, because the sun is too hot and may cause burns to your dog. In addition, if you go swimming at noon, the possibility of heatstroke will be greater. It is best to do it in the afternoon after the sun goes down. , this is the time to achieve the best effect of relieving summer heat and relieving fatigue.
As for the choice of location, it is recommended not to go to places with deep water and dirty water. Some owners will wear dogs to go to the water.Swimming in very deep and wide places is quite dangerous. The best places are swimming pools in some professional training grounds, where the water level and water quality are quite suitable. You must pay attention to your pet dog and don't let it run into the deep water accidentally. It is best to tie a chest and back traction rope for it to facilitate immediate rescue when danger occurs.
Clean and wipe as much as possible after swimming
3. Wear safety equipment
Before swimming with a collared dog, it is best to prepare adequate equipment, including strong water absorption Towels, anti-allergic and anti-parasitic remedies, excess dog food and drinking water.
Swimming is relatively easy to absorb bacteria, so owners must do a good job in cleaning after swimming. After swimming, the dog must remember to take a bath, wash the whole body with clean water, and wipe the whole body with Bomen's dry cleaner when necessary to prevent the infection of germs and parasites. If you go swimming in sea water, you should remember to take a bath, because there are factors in sea water that are not good for your dog’s skin. If the dog develops allergies or rashes after swimming, it needs to be taken to the doctor.
4. Stay calm in unexpected situations
Swim You will inevitably encounter some emergencies when drinking water. For example, if you do not warm up thoroughly, cramps may occur. Once you notice that it is twitching, you should quickly carry it to the beach. There is no need to worry too much about dog cramps. Generally, they will recover on their own after landing. However, if symptoms such as cramps and foaming occur frequently in the future, you should pay attention to whether there are other problems.
In addition, the owner should observe the dog's expression when swimming on the shore. If there is obvious fatigue, do not let it continue to swim tiredly. La. Every dog's physical strength is different, and it can be very harmful to continue swimming when you are tired. There are many types of dogs, and obese and slender dogs have different characteristics. For some obese dogs with poor physical strength, swimming time should be shortened.
So dogsIt is best for the owner not to stay too far away from the dog when swimming, always pay attention to the dog's physical condition and condition, and take the dog ashore as soon as possible if there is any concern.
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