How to raise Samoyed puppies
Samoyed puppies are loved by pet lovers for their snow-white hair and sweet smiles, but raising a healthy Samoyed puppy requires scientific methods and careful care. Below is a detailed guide to feeding, caring for, and training Samoyed puppies to help novice owners navigate each stage of their puppy's growth with ease.
1. Feeding Guide for Samoyed Puppies
The diet of Samoyed puppies directly affects their health and development. The following are feeding recommendations at different stages:
age group | Feeding times per day | Recommended food | Things to note |
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2-3 months | 4-5 times | Milk cakes and soft-soaked dog food for puppies | Avoid feeding milk as it can easily cause diarrhea |
4-6 months | 3-4 times | High-quality puppy food, small amounts of cooked chicken | Gradually transition to dry food to supplement calcium |
7-12 months | 2-3 times | Adult dog food, vegetables, fruits (such as apples, carrots) | Control weight and avoid obesity |
2. Key points of daily care
Samoyed’s hair needs regular care. The following are the precautions for daily care:
nursing project | frequency | Tools/Products | Skill |
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combing | 1 time a day | Needle comb, row comb | Comb from root to tip to avoid tangles |
bath | 1-2 times a month | Shower gel for pets | The water temperature should not be too high and rinse thoroughly. |
teeth cleaning | 2-3 times a week | Dog toothpaste, finger brush | Get used to it since childhood to prevent dental calculus |
3. Health management
Samoyed puppies are susceptible to certain diseases, and early prevention is the key:
disease type | Precautions | Common symptoms |
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hip dysplasia | Control your weight and avoid strenuous exercise | Lameness, decreased activity |
skin disease | Keep dry and regularly deworm | Itching, hair loss, erythema |
eye problems | Clean eye area daily | Tear stains, redness and swelling |
4. Basic training suggestions
Samoyeds have high IQs but lively personalities, so training requires patience:
training items | Best start time | method | Rewards |
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Fixed-point defecation | 3 months | Fixed location + password | Snacks + petting |
Basic commands (sit, lie down) | 4 months | Short password + gesture | snack reward |
social training | After the vaccine is completed | Contact with other dogs/people | toys encourage |
5. Things to note
1.Vaccination: Complete 3 shots of combined vaccine + 1 shot of rabies vaccine, and avoid going out before completing the vaccination.
2.environmental safety: Put away wires and small objects to prevent accidental ingestion.
3.Sports management: Walk 2 times a day, no more than 30 minutes each time (before 6 months old).
4.Molt period: A lot of hair loss occurs in spring and autumn, so the frequency of combing needs to be increased.
With scientific feeding and careful care, your Samoyed puppy will grow up healthily into an elegant and confident companion dog. Remember, patience and consistency are the keys to successful training!
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