Pekingese care: diet, paddock, hygiene procedures

Decorative dog breeds are very much appreciated by breeders around the world for keeping them as pets. Among the variety of breeds of such animals, the Pekingese are particularly popular, which are distinguished by their external attractiveness and friendly disposition.

Caring for a four-legged Pekingese pet does not require the breeder to carry out any specific activities. However, the features and nuances of the content will also largely depend on the health of the dog. Such animals most of all appreciate a calm and comfortable atmosphere in the home, this nuance should be taken into account for families in which there are small children or several animals.

As a rule, the animal enters the house as a puppy, therefore the owner must pre-allocate a separate personal space for the pet in the form of a nook. Pekingese need to purchase or equip a couch, it is best to make it look like a house. You can use a basket or box with soft walls and a bottom.

And also the animal will need several toys with which he will independently entertain himself in the absence of man. For this not particularly mobile breed, it is recommended to buy several latex balls, as well as a couple of soft toys made of fabric. It is important that they do not contain small objects that the dog can tear off and inadvertently swallow.

The content of the Pekingese in the home requires taking into account the habits of the animal, as well as its physiological characteristics. So, the breeder will need to pay special attention to a number of nuances.

• Regardless of the age of the dog, the owner should avoid overworking the animal. Especially in the summer, outdoors or in a stuffy room. Animals are very sensitive to high air temperatures in light of the features of the coat, as well as the structure of the skull. Therefore, overheating, the dog can get a serious heat stroke.

• The pet will need regular physical activity, as well as training. However, the structure of the body and limbs of the Pekingese can cause injuries in animals if they climb independently or jump from sofas, beds and other elevations on the street. It is recommended to avoid such situations when keeping the animal.

• The important point is timely accustoming of a pet to cleanliness in the place allocated for it.

• The territory of the dog in the house should not be located in a draft. And also the place should be secluded, so that the animal could hide if necessary, if he does not want to be at that moment with family members.

• Young children need to be careful with animals, since careless or inept contact can have serious consequences of a physical and psychological nature not only for the Pekingese, but also for the child.

• When keeping such a small dog in size, it can be set up to cope with its need for housing special tray or use moisture-absorbing diapers. The animal needs daily walks in the fresh air, however, it can learn to use the toilet in a specially designated place in the house.

Due to the fact that the breed is not characterized by increased physical activity, as well as the animal has rather weak fangs and a dented jaw, dogs at home will need an individual diet. The following foods are prohibited:

• bones, especially tubular;
• confectionery;
• smoked meats;
• pickles.

The pet should always be in the public domain clean drinking water. Since the dog most often enters the house as a puppy, after breast milk, you can transfer Pekingese to lure at the age of one and a half months. Dogs can be fed specialized feed for industrial production, or include natural food on the animal’s menu. At first, the main product will be milk, cottage cheese, boiled low-fat minced meat.

Pekingese care also involves the introduction of fruits and vegetables into the diet. Of the allowed and useful products for the animal, it is worth highlighting carrots, apples, zucchini.

When purchasing industrial-made food for puppies of this breed, it is recommended to opt for canned premium products in the form of paste. It is necessary to offer food to the dog no more than 4-5 times a dayadhering to approximately the same time intervals between feedings. Closer to six months it will be correct to feed the Pekingese three times a day. At this age, the animal’s menu should contain cereals, eggs, and raw potatoes.

When caring for the growing Pekingese, boys and girls, it is worthwhile to understand that it will be quite difficult for the dog to gnaw dry food in the light of the jaw structure, as a result, the animal will swallow it whole, which is fraught with digestive disorders. The predominant factory products for dogs should be sauces, gravy and pastes.

Cheese will be especially beneficial for dogs.Meat products and offal must be finely chopped before serving, best before boiling. Since the Pekingese are susceptible to the formation of stones on their teeth, they are advised from time to time to bite beef bones as a preventive measure.

From a young age, dog health should be maintained with vitamin complexes; calcium and calcium-containing foods are very important for puppies. For a beautiful and healthy coat, pets can include seafood in their diet. For elderly and pregnant Pekingese you can use vitamins recommended for dogs, which can be purchased at veterinary pharmacies.

The breeder can determine what substances the dog lacks by its behavior. If the pet eats feces, then the Pekingese needs vitamin B12, when the bones on the limbs are bent, calcium and vitamin D should be given to the dog, and if there is a lack of vitamin P, the dog can pick up cigarette butts on the ground.

A dog of this breed requires regular attention from the breeder. First of all, this concerns the care of wool due to its length and density. The pet needs to be combed so that the wool does not slide into the tundra, which then will have to be cut. Usually the adult Pekingese comb every other day. In summer you can groom, so that the dog does not suffer so much from the heat.

In addition to grooming, hygiene measures will concern the dog's claws. They will need to be cut off as they grow back, otherwise the claws will begin to wrap and grow into the skin. Pet shops have special claws for this procedure.

And also the dog will need to bathe quite often. For water procedures, special care cosmetics intended for long-haired dogs should be used. Pekingese can be dried with a hairdryer, but the air flow must be directed in the direction of growth of the coat.

The owner’s ears deserve the attention of a pet, which, due to its size, gets contaminated quite quickly. To clean the ears, you should use wet cotton pads or additionally purchase special tools for cleaning the dog’s ears in the store.

The structure of the Pekingese pupils is rather convex. Due to such features, the pet will need to clean its eyes daily of mucus and all kinds of secretions. For these purposes, it is necessary to use a rag without lint and a special solution. In the Pekingese, an eyeball may occur. In this case, immediate veterinarian assistance is required.

The oral cavity is another weak point of the breed, so it will need regular inspection by the breeder. This applies to adult dogs, as well as puppies. Dogs often deposit stones on enamel, which can lead to tooth loss. If a yellow plaque and gum disease is found, the pet will need the help of a specialist. As a prophylaxis of such ailments, special elastic treats from tendons or cartilage should be purchased for the animal, which will help to clean the oral cavity. As well as the Pekingese, you can regularly brush your teeth with a toothbrush.

Despite the fact that the Pekingese are not as active as some dog breeds, they should not always be kept at home without walking. Even provided that the pet is accustomed to walk on the tray in the home. With animals of this breed you need to walk daily so that they receive a much-needed portion of fresh air. In addition, walking on the street will help to avoid the rapid growth of claws, they will grind a little on the asphalt.

Walks should not last less than a quarter of an hour, subject to morning and evening walking. An exception may be difficult weather conditions.

Teaching should be carried out from the moment a puppy appears in the house. But first, the animal must get used to the society of man and other pets, if any, in the house.Usually, training and training are carried out in the open air, in a place where large dogs will not walk.

First of all, the dog should get used to the collar and harness that will be present on walks. And also the dog needs to be trained in the following commands:

• "A place";
• "Fu";
• "Nearby".

In addition to the main teams, the training of the Pekingese may involve such tricks as jumping on its hind legs, turns. But first, it is recommended to watch the pet, highlighting those movements that will be to his pleasure. In the process of training it is necessary to encourage the animal treat. Shouting and actively gesturing in the learning process is impossible. And the expression of joy and praise with the successful execution of commands should be mandatory.

Dogs may show some stubbornness in the training process, the breeder should not break the will of the animal with aggression or force, but at the same time show perseverance and patience. Pressure from the owner can lead to the fact that the dog will simply be afraid of the person.

But it is also worth paying attention to the behavior of the dog in the house and on the street, undesirable moments should be strictly suppressed even at a young dog's age. Otherwise, the animal will have an understanding that biting shoes or furniture is the norm.

All pets, including the Pekingese, should be vaccinated against underlying ailments with small puppies. This is an important point regarding dog care.

Among the most dangerous diseases to which the Pekingese has a predisposition, it is necessary to highlight:

• demodicosis;
• tartar;
• diarrhea;
• urolithiasis disease;
• malaysia.

Vaccination will reduce the risk of disease. However, the dog will require regular inspection by the breeder. Signs of ailments can be such moments:

• changes in the behavior of the dog - itching, lethargy, temperature;
• the appearance of an eyesore on the pupil, pus in the corners of the eyes.

And also due to the structure of their skull, animals can suffer from inflammation of the respiratory tract. This is due to the fact that the flattened nose of the dog does not cope with the task of heating the air in cold weather, as a result of which the pet swallows it cold. A visit to the veterinarian in this case will be mandatory.

Among the ailments to which the breed is prone, it is necessary to highlight the appearance of a hernia. This is due to the elongated body structure of the dog. This feature can lead to overloads related to the spine, to the development of arthritis or osteochondrosis.

Together with a long body, the Pekingese have rather short limbs. A similar physiological feature can cause joint ailments.

But, as the experience of keeping this breed of dogs shows, most often the joints begin to bother the dog already in old age. Initially, a properly designed pet diet will help to avoid such problems in the future.

In the next video, you can get acquainted with the unique features of the Pekingese dog breed.