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Small Dog Care Tips And Suggestions
The basics of small dog care are pretty much the same as care for all other sizes of dogs. They all need food, water, shelter and lots of love. The food portion sizes and the quantity of water may differ between small dogs and big dogs but the amount of love they need is the same. Small dog care may seem easier for some owners because there is less food to prepare, a smaller body to groom and smaller mess to clean up!
Small Dog Care Food Tips
Bear in mind that small dogs have small teeth that may break easily if food is too tough for them. Therefore choose dry food that has bits that your smaller dog will be able to bite comfortably. Some of the smaller dogs have a difficult time getting big sized food bits into their mouth to bite and chew.
Small dog care must also focus on the amount of food that you provide your dog. Try to give proportionate amounts of food to the size of your dog. One cup may suffice for smaller dogs and it is best not to overfeed or put too much food in its bowl. Some dogs tend to eat whatever food they see and end up with an engorged or distended stomach.
Small Dog Care Grooming Tips
Grooming a small dog can be easier than grooming a larger dog because you can lift and turn a small dog more easily to clean. Other than that, the basics in grooming apply to all sizes of dogs. A small dog care tip is to trim the nails more frequently than larger dogs. This is because some small dogs tend to have life easy and are carried around by their owners or spend their days on the couch. Their nails may not wear down as naturally as larger dogs.
Small dog care still requires daily brushing, like larger dogs do. The size of the brushes and combs may be smaller to fit the dog size. Brush your smaller dog gently because you might accidentally pull harder due to its lightness.
Small dog care is not that different from caring for medium sized and large dogs. Owners just need to adjust according to the size of the dog. Small dog care is supposed to be less expensive than caring for larger dogs but smaller dogs are sometimes more pampered by their owners, so some owners spend more on them.
