Adult
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Bathing
Can DoRegular bathing keeps your dog clean and hygienic, reduces body odor, and maintains skin health. Adult dogs can choose more suitable shampoo based on coat color and texture.

Hair Dyeing
Cannot DoDogs do not need large-scale or frequent coat dyeing. Occasional dyeing is fine.

Shaving/Puppy Shave
Cannot DoA dog's coat is a natural protective layer for the skin. If shaved, the skin is exposed to the environment, which can lead to sunburn, darkening, insect bites, allergic itching, etc. Improper shaving can also damage hair follicles, preventing regrowth. Trimming short is acceptable.

SPA
Can DoSkin care SPA can relieve skin sensitivity and dryness, but should not be done too frequently.

Nail Trimming
Can DoDogs can have their nails trimmed whenever they get long. Just be careful not to cut the quick.

Going Out
Can DoDogs need frequent outdoor exposure to various environments, people, and animals for proper socialization and to develop a calm temperament.

Walking
Can DoWalking allows dogs to encounter different people and objects, and the scents along the way can exercise their sense of smell.

Running
Can DoUrban dogs lacking exercise tend to gain weight. Running can control weight and expend energy to prevent destructive behavior.

Swimming
Can DoSwimming puts minimal stress on joints, making it very suitable for adult dogs, especially large breeds.

Car Ride
Can DoDogs can travel by car, but avoid feeding too much before the trip to prevent motion sickness and vomiting.

Air Travel
Can DoDogs can travel by plane, but avoid feeding too much before the flight to prevent airsickness and vomiting.

Boat Travel
Can DoDogs can travel by boat, but avoid feeding too much before the trip to prevent motion sickness and vomiting.

Hiking
Cannot DoA dog's spinal structure and climbing style are not suited for stepped paths. Sloped paths are more appropriate.

Fetch
Can DoDogs love playing fetch with their owners, which strengthens the bond and expends energy to prevent destructive behavior.

Climbing Stairs
Cannot DoStair depth and height are not suitable for dogs. Climbing stairs puts significant strain on the lumbar spine. Although large dogs are less affected, prolonged stair climbing should still be avoided.

Standing
Cannot DoDogs are quadruped animals, and standing postures place great pressure on the lumbar spine and hip joints. Frequent standing can easily induce joint diseases.

Vaccination
Can DoTimely vaccination protects dogs against infectious diseases. Antibody titer testing can help determine vaccination frequency.

Deworming
Can DoTimely deworming protects dogs against parasite infections. Adult dogs that go out frequently should pay special attention to external parasite prevention.

Ultrasound
Can DoMedical ultrasound examinations have no effect on a dog's health.

X-ray
Can DoSemi-annual X-ray exposure has minimal effect on the body. Just avoid frequent exposure.

Blood Draw
Can DoThe amount of blood drawn for health checkups has no effect on health.

Health Checkup
Can DoRegular checkups help monitor a dog's health. Adult dogs should have regular liver and kidney function tests and urinalysis.

Air Conditioning
Can DoAir conditioning can be used in hot weather, but temperature should not be set too low (around 27Β°C) and usage time should not be too long.

Watching TV
Can DoDogs can watch TV and are very interested in scenes with sound and movement.

Mosquito Coil
Cannot DoMosquito coils mainly contain pyrethroid ingredients. At low doses, they are non-toxic to dogs. Many external deworming medications also contain pyrethroids. Normal use of mosquito coils is harmless, but avoid prolonged use in closed rooms.

84 Disinfectant
Cannot Do84 disinfectant has good sterilization properties, but the sodium hypochlorite is highly corrosive. Ingestion can cause poisoning in dogs, and the strong odor is highly irritating to their sense of smell. Try to avoid using it.

Electric Heater
Can DoDogs can use electric heaters for warmth, but avoid letting the dog get too close to prevent coat singeing. A protective cover can be placed over the heater.

Electric Blanket
Can DoDogs can use electric blankets for warmth, but they like to chew things, so do not let them use it unsupervised, and protect the power cord.

Sleeping in Bed
Cannot DoFrom both hygiene and behavioral training perspectives, it is not recommended for dogs to sleep with their owners.

Cage Living
Can DoDogs can stay in cages, but prolonged caging affects bone development. Besides sleeping, cage time should not be too long, allowing sufficient time for activity.

Boarding
Can DoBoarding is possible, but full vaccination and deworming are required.

Ice Pack Sleeping
Can DoIn summer heat, sleeping on cool mats or ice packs is acceptable.

Wearing Clothes
Cannot DoDogs normally do not need to wear clothes. Besides wearing clothes when going out in cold weather, avoid dressing them at other times to prevent skin from not being able to breathe.

Wearing Shoes
Cannot DoWhen dogs walk outside, they need friction with the ground to wear down their nails. Wearing shoes makes walking and running slippery, so frequent shoe-wearing is not recommended.

Teeth Brushing
Can DoBrushing teeth is the best way to prevent tartar and bad breath. Mouthwash can be used daily to maintain oral health.

Nail Quick Trimming
Cannot DoIt is best to maintain nail length by frequent trimming and grinding. Quick cutting has infection risk. If nails are truly too long, quick cutting can be done with proper disinfection measures.

Neutering
Can DoSpaying/neutering has pros and cons for dogs, but from the perspective of preventing loss and reproductive tract diseases, it is necessary.

Wearing Bell
Cannot DoDogs have keen hearing and are sensitive to noise. If they wear bells long-term, the continuous noise will interfere with them and affect their mood.

Hitting Dog
Cannot DoAdult dogs have increased aggressive tendencies. If hit, they may attack in self-defense, leading to a cycle where hitting makes the dog more likely to bite. Many behavioral issues can be corrected through positive training.
