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Adult

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Bathing

Bathing

βœ“ Can Do

Regular 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

Hair Dyeing

βœ• Cannot Do

Dogs do not need large-scale or frequent coat dyeing. Occasional dyeing is fine.

Shaving/Puppy Shave

Shaving/Puppy Shave

βœ• Cannot Do

A 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

SPA

βœ“ Can Do

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

Nail Trimming

Nail Trimming

βœ“ Can Do

Dogs can have their nails trimmed whenever they get long. Just be careful not to cut the quick.

Going Out

Going Out

βœ“ Can Do

Dogs need frequent outdoor exposure to various environments, people, and animals for proper socialization and to develop a calm temperament.

Walking

Walking

βœ“ Can Do

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

Running

Running

βœ“ Can Do

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

Swimming

Swimming

βœ“ Can Do

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

Car Ride

Car Ride

βœ“ Can Do

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

Air Travel

Air Travel

βœ“ Can Do

Dogs can travel by plane, but avoid feeding too much before the flight to prevent airsickness and vomiting.

Boat Travel

Boat Travel

βœ“ Can Do

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

Hiking

Hiking

βœ• Cannot Do

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

Fetch

Fetch

βœ“ Can Do

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

Climbing Stairs

Climbing Stairs

βœ• Cannot Do

Stair 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

Standing

βœ• Cannot Do

Dogs are quadruped animals, and standing postures place great pressure on the lumbar spine and hip joints. Frequent standing can easily induce joint diseases.

Vaccination

Vaccination

βœ“ Can Do

Timely vaccination protects dogs against infectious diseases. Antibody titer testing can help determine vaccination frequency.

Deworming

Deworming

βœ“ Can Do

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

Ultrasound

Ultrasound

βœ“ Can Do

Medical ultrasound examinations have no effect on a dog's health.

X-ray

X-ray

βœ“ Can Do

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

Blood Draw

Blood Draw

βœ“ Can Do

The amount of blood drawn for health checkups has no effect on health.

Health Checkup

Health Checkup

βœ“ Can Do

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

Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

βœ“ Can Do

Air 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

Watching TV

βœ“ Can Do

Dogs can watch TV and are very interested in scenes with sound and movement.

Mosquito Coil

Mosquito Coil

βœ• Cannot Do

Mosquito 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

84 Disinfectant

βœ• Cannot Do

84 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

Electric Heater

βœ“ Can Do

Dogs 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

Electric Blanket

βœ“ Can Do

Dogs 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

Sleeping in Bed

βœ• Cannot Do

From both hygiene and behavioral training perspectives, it is not recommended for dogs to sleep with their owners.

Cage Living

Cage Living

βœ“ Can Do

Dogs 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

Boarding

βœ“ Can Do

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

Ice Pack Sleeping

Ice Pack Sleeping

βœ“ Can Do

In summer heat, sleeping on cool mats or ice packs is acceptable.

Wearing Clothes

Wearing Clothes

βœ• Cannot Do

Dogs 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

Wearing Shoes

βœ• Cannot Do

When 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

Teeth Brushing

βœ“ Can Do

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

Nail Quick Trimming

Nail Quick Trimming

βœ• Cannot Do

It 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

Neutering

βœ“ Can Do

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

Wearing Bell

Wearing Bell

βœ• Cannot Do

Dogs 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

Hitting Dog

βœ• Cannot Do

Adult 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.