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Your dog accompanies you in your everyday life. It supports you in family life or in sports, offers you support for mental and physical worries and enriches your life many times over. So that this is also the case in the future and your dog stays fit and alert, health prophylaxis is called for. Your dog needs a little help on both a physical and a psychological level. Health prophylaxis is the alpha and omega Visit to the vet or veterinary practitioner In order to maintain your dog's health, it is important to see a vet if symptoms of illness develop or if your dog is injured. Alternatively, an animal healer can also assist you with advice and action in many cases. If your dog has musculoskeletal problems, an osteopath or physiotherapist can in many cases help you to give your four-legged friend a helping hand. A veterinary practitioner or veterinarian can help not only in an emergency, but also in preventive health care. This means that you can get funds there for your dog that will protect him from parasites. This doesn't just include ticks but also fleas or grass mites. You can also send in fecal samples, give him wormers or work preventively through feeding. Dogs with long fur usually need more care than dogs with short fur. You can use a brush to brush your dog's fur at regular intervals so that it does not become matted or twigs, burdock, thorns or similar unloved things can get stuck. You can also use a flea comb to find out whether your dog is infected or not. The claws shouldn't be too long If you walk a lot with your dog on dirt roads or in the forest, your dog's claws won't wear out as quickly as if you walk him a lot on asphalt. For you, this means controlling your dog's claws, especially the wolf's claw . The latter cannot even wear out. If this grows too long, it can twist into one another and your dog can get stuck with it and injure itself. If your dog's claws are too long, you should trim them too. If you are unsure about this, you can also have it cut by the vet. Cutting claws or clipping them is very uncomfortable for many dogs. The sooner you train something like this with your dog, the calmer and more relaxed it can deal with the topic and have its claws clipped without fidgeting. The teeth also need attention When your dog can quickly plaque on the teeth form, which can develop into tartar. If this is too much, the gums can become infected and your dog will eventually get pain . To get the plaque under control, there are some chews for dogs on the market. The tooth plaque can be rubbed off by the friction. However, regardless of chewing items, you should brush your dog's teeth regularly . You can get the right equipment in any well-stocked pet shop. There are also different powders or gel variants to protect the teeth. If the tartar is too much, all that remains is to go to the vet. This removes the tartar under anesthesia. It should be mentioned here that dental care is an important point. In addition to being a cosmetic problem , tartar can quickly become a health problem for your dog. Recommended Reading: Water poisoning in dogs Aging process in dogs Cycling safely with a dog The ears should be checked regularly As different as the races, as different as the shape of the ears. Regular checks are especially important when the ears droop. Because there is usually a special environment and mites can accumulate in addition to dirt. This can result in a painful ear infection . If you are unsure to what extent you should clean your dog's ears, you can ask your veterinarian or animal health practitioner for advice. Exercise and workload are essential In addition to the health aspect, your dog also needs sufficient exercise and mental and physical exertion. Depending on the breed of dog , sometimes more, sometimes less utilization is necessary. However, all dogs need movement and not just a few steps in order to be able to loosen themselves. From a health point of view, your dog needs enough exercise to keep his musculoskeletal system fit and strengthened. The level and intensity of the workload must be adapted to the respective dog - in other words, a St. Bernard needs a different challenge than a Chihuahua. What exactly you do, whether nose work , lunging, dummy work or something like that doesn't matter. It must suit your dog and you should enjoy it too. Diet - an important foundation Your dog's diet plays an important role in keeping you company in the future. A puppy needs a different diet than an adult dog. A growing young dog also needs different feeding than a senior. If you and your dog do a lot of physical activity, they will burn more energy than if you don't do as much. If your dog suffers from certain diseases, the diet must also be adjusted. You notice how extensive the topic of nutrition is. A dog nutritionist can help you determine exactly what your dog needs. Adapt health prophylaxis to the seasons Different care is required depending on the season. Spring In spring , the coat change accompanies you and this can demand a lot of energy from your dog. The diet must be supported accordingly, and the coat must be brushed out regularly. Summer In summer you are not only plagued by insects, but also by the heat. Long walks on the asphalt as well as shopping tours or vigorous sporting activities should definitely be avoided at lunchtime and postponed to the early morning or late evening hours. And remember to never leave your dog in the car at higher temperatures. Autumn In autumn the coat changes again and the weather gets worse. Immune-boosting agents can give your dog additional support. Winter The winter , the cold season, you can also demand a lot. As beautiful as it is, your dog needs a lot of care. On the one hand, road salt and ice plague your dog's paws , on the other hand, your dog can freeze if he has very short fur, for example.