Maintaining a sense of normalcy in households can get tricky when isolating because of coronavirus for all family members, including the four-legged ones. Sundays and dog experts share some tips and considerations for how dog parents can get through this extremely weird time period.
Dogs vary widely in their grooming and bathing needs depending on their coat type (and how often they get dirty). There are 5 main coat types:
For those of us that don’t have backyards, we get the pleasure of picking up our dog’s poop at least once (usually more) times per day. Although not a pleasant task, it does give you one daily metric to monitor your dog’s health.
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Just like people - every dog is different when it comes to the number of times a day that is “normal” for them. Your dog should poop at least once a day and there should be some consistency in the number of times they poop.
Retractable leashes can seem convenient - it allows your dog to have a sense of freedom but also prevents them from running away. While they may seem like a good idea, I would strongly caution against their use.
Most veterinarians (including myself) recommend feeding adult dogs twice a day. Some people feed their dogs once a day, but dogs that are only fed once a day can get hungry and also sometimes can be prone to bilious vomiting (vomiting caused by an empty stomach).
No one really knows why dogs eat grass. The majority of experts agree that it is not a cause for concern. Many dog parents will notice that their dogs occasionally graze on grass while out on a walk or in the backyard. Most of the time, there is very little cause for concern for this behavior. Wild canids are frequently seen eating grass in their natural habitat.
