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Puppy/Kitten

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Bathing

Bathing

βœ“ Can Do

Regular bathing keeps your dog clean and hygienic, reduces body odor, and maintains skin health. Puppies have sensitive skin, so choose tear-free and hypoallergenic shampoo formulations.

Hair Dyeing

Hair Dyeing

βœ• Cannot Do

Puppies have sensitive skin, and the chemicals used in dyeing procedures may cause skin allergies.

Shaving/Puppy Shave

Shaving/Puppy Shave

βœ• Cannot Do

Puppy coat hair is soft and will become coarser as adult coat grows in - this is a normal coat change process unrelated to shaving. Shaving may damage hair follicles, and damaged follicles cannot grow healthy coat again. Do not shave completely; trimming short is sufficient.

SPA

SPA

βœ• Cannot Do

Puppies have weak resistance, and SPA sessions are usually long, so it is not recommended to avoid catching a cold. Therapeutic SPA for skin conditions is an exception.

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

Puppies benefit from exercise to build strength. Moderate daily walks promote development and prevent skeletal issues like splay feet. Exercise intensity and duration should be based on body size.

Running

Running

βœ“ Can Do

Puppies benefit from exercise to build strength. Moderate daily walks promote development and prevent skeletal issues like splay feet. Exercise intensity and duration should be based on body size and age.

Swimming

Swimming

βœ“ Can Do

Swimming puts minimal stress on joints, making it very suitable for young dogs.

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• Cannot Do

Dogs love playing fetch with their owners, which strengthens the bond and expends energy to prevent destructive behavior. Puppies should wait until 6 months when bones are more developed before practicing jumping and fetch games.

Climbing Stairs

Climbing Stairs

βœ• Cannot Do

Stair depth and height are not suitable for dogs. Puppies almost jump up stairs, which puts significant strain on the lumbar spine, especially for small breed puppies. Stair climbing is best 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. Puppies in particular have developing bones and should not be trained to stand.

Vaccination

Vaccination

βœ“ Can Do

Puppies should be vaccinated on schedule. Completing the full vaccination series provides protection against infectious diseases.

Deworming

Deworming

βœ“ Can Do

Timely deworming protects dogs against parasite infections. Pay special attention to roundworm prevention in puppies.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound

βœ“ Can Do

Medical ultrasound examinations have no effect on a dog's growth and development.

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. Puppies should focus on skin, facial features, and other basic health checks.

Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

βœ“ Can Do

Air conditioning can be used in hot weather, but temperature should not be set too low 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

The sodium hypochlorite in 84 disinfectant is highly corrosive. Ingestion can cause poisoning in dogs, and the strong odor is highly irritating to their sense of smell. Puppies are curious about many things and may lick 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• Cannot Do

Puppies are in a growth and development period, so try not to keep them in cages. Cages should only be used for sleeping.

Boarding

Boarding

βœ“ Can Do

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

Ice Pack Sleeping

Ice Pack Sleeping

βœ• Cannot Do

In summer heat, sleeping on cool mats or ice packs is acceptable. However, puppies have weak stomachs, so do not let them use them for too long.

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

After wearing shoes, the inside is more slippery than the ground, and dogs' paws cannot grip properly, which is detrimental to skeletal development in growing dogs. Do not wear shoes.

Teeth Brushing

Teeth Brushing

βœ“ Can Do

Brushing teeth is the best way to prevent tartar and bad breath. Developing a brushing habit should start from a young age.

Nail Quick Trimming

Nail Quick Trimming

βœ• Cannot Do

Quick cutting may cause nail infection. Puppies have lower resistance and their nails are not too long, so nail length can be maintained by trimming and grinding alone.

Neutering

Neutering

βœ• Cannot Do

Early spaying/neutering has pros and cons for dogs. Effects vary by breed and gender. Overall, spaying/neutering puppies affects body development and should be carefully considered.

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

Hitting a dog does not make it understand our intentions. Puppies are building relationships with their owners. Long-term physical punishment makes dogs fear their owners. Such dogs will not interact with people and are not good pets. Many behavioral issues can be corrected through positive training.