"PETS" - The true companion

Walking down the street with your Mastiff or playing in the garden with your Labrador, is one of the coolest and most relaxing.

Every animal reflects the personality that we carry. Pets of your choice can be as cute and adorable as we are or as rough and though as we are.

The more we see is the less we know. When we try and find a suitable Pet for ourselves, is one of the most crucial time when we also judge our own personality. Today most of us try to be diplomatic with everyone in our own World. But when we choose a Pet for ourselves we try and see a self reflection.

Pets can be a mirror to us who teaches us to care, love, disciple, rough and angry only when required. The more time we spend with our Pet, is the only time we spend for ourselves. Thank God to create us and them.

Some points on feeding of Dogs

1          Easily digestables , well-balanced, nutritious, palatable foods should be offered   to dog.

2          Bones and fish should not be fed to pups as these may injure the digestive tract. Sometimes bone may puncture the throat or interstine resulting in serious illness.

3          Change in diet is advisable as same diet may bring monotony and reduce appetite.

7          Frequent change in diet should not be done with unaccustomed food stuff as this may lead to digestive upset and the dog may remain off-fed.

8          Milk is an ideal diet for pups or dogs.

10       Baby food may be offered to pups when other foods are not available.

Water

        Water is an essential nutrient and its importance is often minimized. A dog can go without food and lose upto 40 percent of his body weight and service; but he will die if his body loses one-tenth of its water content.

     A dog’s body should maintain its total water content at a relatively constant level; consequenty, it is imperative that continuous supply of fresh drinking water be available to maintain fluid balance. Water on the side is especially important in self feeding.

FEEDING TIPS:-

1                   Dog should be offered food preferably in a particular time of a day.

2                   Dog should be offered accustomed food.

3                   Dog should be given food in a particular place every day.

4                   Dog should be offered food preferably by a particular family member or attendant.

5                   Dog should be offered food in some type of utensils every day. Utensils may be placed in bit higher position for easy feeding.

6                   Dog should be given wet food to enhance palatability.

7                   Dog should be provided with timid warm food for better release of aroma and attraction.

8                   Dog should not be fed left over foods second time; it should be disposed of.

9                   Dog should be fed with small quantity of feed frequently, rather than huge quantity at a time

10              A multivitamin and calcium supplements should be given ( as per vet recommendation)