Characterization and care of Labrador puppies 1 month old

Labradors are one of the kindest and most loyal dogs. But in order for a pet to grow obedient, it must be properly educated and provided with proper care from a very young age. Consider how to properly care for a labrador puppy at the age of 1 month.

A monthly labrador puppy resembles a teddy bear. It is plump, the coat and skin are clean. A male looks larger than a girl. The kid is active, good-natured, cheerful, sees and hears well, loves to play. A distinctive feature of this age is curiosity. The puppy becomes interested in various sounds, objects, tastes everything for taste and smell.

For monthly puppies of this breed, the following norms are characteristic:

• height at the withers - 23-23.5 cm;
• chest girth - 37-38 cm;
• muzzle - 17 cm;
• head circumference - 27-28 cm.

For the rapid growth and development of your pet, you need to establish the right feeding regimen. Before drawing up a diet, you need to decide whether it will be dry food or natural food. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages.

The benefits of natural food:

• quality and fresh products;
• lack of harmful substances;
• the possibility of replacing the product with another when an allergic reaction occurs.

Disadvantages:

• you need to properly draw up a diet so that nutrition is complete;
• it takes a lot of time to cook;
• it is necessary to add vitamin and mineral complexes to the diet;
• while traveling, it is problematic to cook food yourself.

The puppy's diet should include:

• boiled meat: chicken, turkey, beef, lean pork;
• cereals: buckwheat, rice;
• eggs
• cottage cheese;
• vegetables;
• vitamin and mineral supplements.

Today, the market offers a wide range of ready-made dry food for puppies. It is recommended to use super-premium food from manufacturers that are well known. Such feeds have a balanced composition, they are nutritious, contain animal proteins, essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

Dry foods of economy class contain soy, corn, skin, feathers, dyes and flavors, they lack quality meat.

The advantages of using dry food:

• time saving;
• serving size is indicated on the package;
• the composition includes vitamin and mineral complexes;
• feed is selected according to individual characteristics.

Minuses:

• the presence of preservatives;
• content of very poor quality meat in the feed;
• the occurrence of allergic reactions;
• high price.

Regardless of which food you choose, it must first of all correspond to the age and needs of the dog. Make sure that there is always clean drinking water in the bowl; if necessary, change it to fresh.

The list of prohibited products includes:

• milk;
• meat: lamb and fatty pork;
• raw fish;
• potatoes;
• peeled rice;
• sausages;
• vegetables: cabbage, onions, garlic, tomatoes;
• mushrooms;
• pasta;
• nuts
• chocolate;
• bones of birds.

Cooked meals should be at room temperature. The remnants of food are recommended to be removed immediately after the Labrador has eaten. Dogs of this breed have a good appetite, they quickly gain weight, so it is important to monitor the amount of carbohydrates in food.

The daily portion for a monthly Labrador is 5-7% of its own weight, 50% should fall on meat, 30 - on cereals, 10 - on vegetables and dairy products.

Labrador Retriever, like dogs of other breeds, every day needs care, attention and care from the owner.

Hygiene is the key to the health of your pet. After the walk, you need to wash your baby's paws and stomach or wipe them with a damp cloth. Labradors love water procedures, but wash them in warm water using a special shampoo, preferably only 2-3 times a year.

Claws need to be trimmed regularly; round nippers are used for this. The main thing is not to damage the blood vessels. The first time you can seek help from a veterinarian. He will show how to correctly and safely perform this procedure.

Ears are cleaned with cotton buds, which are pre-wetted in a special lotion for the ears, or wiped with cotton swabs. If there is discharge from the eyes or crusts in the ears, you should immediately consult a veterinarian.

The skin of the dog does not require special care. Several times a week, you need to comb the hair with a metal brush and make a light massage soft. Brush your teeth once a week. To do this, purchase a special toothbrush.

So that all care products are at hand, you can assemble a home mini-medicine cabinet, which includes:

• hydrogen peroxide;
• ear cleansing lotion;
• cotton buds and tampons;
• Toothbrush;
• eye treatment agent;
• mini-douche;
• elastic bandage.

In order to fight infectious diseases, vaccinations are given to a Labrador Retriever puppy. Two weeks before vaccination, the dog is relieved of worms. The vaccination schedule must be checked with the veterinarian and strictly adhered to.

You need to walk with a Labrador 2-3 times a day, the minimum time is 15 minutes. A place for walking should be sparsely populated, away from the carriageway. If the puppy already knows the nickname and responds to the owner’s voice, you can let him run by lowering him from the leash.

Pull the dog if she is trying to feast on something on the street. It is also important to remember that excessive load negatively affects the condition of the joints, so the walk time should not exceed 40 minutes.

For a good rest, the puppy should have a comfortable berth. It can be a bed, covered with a clean sheet or blanket. No need to let the dog jump onto a chair or sofa, as well as onto the owner’s bed. Get interesting toys (rubber bones, balls), place them near the berth.

In the first month of life, a puppy can nibble everything that comes in its way: wires, shoes, furniture, bags, cell phones. Put all dangerous objects and household chemicals in the cabinets, hide the electric cables.

The Labrador is raised from the moment he appears in his new home. It is necessary to accustom him to order and discipline, show him a place, introduce him to a temporary toilet (this can be a tray or a diaper laid on the floor).

The puppy is easy to train, so at an early age you can teach him the basic commands: “To me”, “Fu”, “Sit”, “Nearby”, “Place”. Teams should be given in a calm tone, without screaming, without showing aggression.

Labrador is a breed of dog that is distinguished by friendliness and devotion to the owner. If you pay enough time and attention, the puppy will turn into a well-groomed dog, will become your faithful friend.

See how puppies behave in the first days after purchase.