Care for the Pekingese is not very difficult, in fact nothing is different from caring for any long-haired dog.
How to care for Pekingese?
Here are the basic rules that need to be followed in the care of Pekingese:
- pay special attention to eye care . They must be wiped daily with a cotton swab. When purulent discharge in the body is always found infection, prescribe antibiotic treatment. If the dog strikes or injures the eye, a dislocation of the eyeball may occur. In this case, urgently apply a wet swab to the eye and go to the clinic;
- fold above the nose wipe dry swab, first slightly lifting it. If an unpleasant odor or moisture is found, treat it with baby powder, then you can lay ophthalmic ointment "Hydrocortisone";
- Ears should be wiped with a dry swab as they become dirty. If the ear is healthy, then it does not require frequent treatment. When the ears are sick, the Pekingese have a dark discharge, redness. All this indicates an inflammatory process;
- The claws of the animal must be trimmed as it grows. You can go to the clinic or purchase a special claw in the pet store. Between the fingers it is desirable to cut out the wool;
- Wool must be constantly combed with a brush. The brush should not have sharp and small denticles. In the pet store are sold special means for combing the dog;
- bathe the dog enough once a year. Paws and intimate parts of the body should be washed more often. Instead of the traditional method, you can use a dry shampoo. To wipe the wool using a solution: mixed in equal amounts of table vinegar, water and vodka. With this solution, the wool is first worked through growth, and then against growth;
- haircut of Pekingese. If your pet does not tolerate heat, there is no time to carefully care for thick wool or it is necessary to treat skin diseases, all these are indications for shearing Pekingese. There are several variants of haircuts. Shortened skirt on the wool, wool on the ears and elbows. It is very convenient to cut a pet "for a puppy", then not much hair is cut, but it is enough to ease the care of Pekingese;
- feeding Pekingese. Protein must be obtained from lean beef, chicken, turkey and white fish. Suggest milk products: cottage cheese, kefir, yogurt. Of the grains, rice, buckwheat and oatmeal will do. You can give vegetables stewed or cooked. What can not feed Pekingese? It is strictly forbidden to give the dog sugar and products in which it is contained, pork, fatty and rich broths, any fried dish, sausages and other smoked products, pickles or simply salty foods.
Diseases of Pekingese
Above it was said that in the care of Pekingese eyes should pay increased attention. Because of the special structure of the animal's eyes are prone to diseases: cataract, corneal ulcer, eversion of the eyelid. Daily inspect the eyes of the pet, wipe the hair around them with a swab to avoid infection.
Often in a dog there are diseases of intervertebral discs. Hernia is a serious disease and requires qualified treatment. If you notice that the dog is inactive and shudders from touching to the back, immediately consult a specialist.
In the cold period of the year the dog is especially prone to respiratory diseases. In an adult dog, heart problems begin to occur with age, so a continuous examination with a veterinarian should include a trip to the cardiologist. How many years live Pekingese? With proper care, the pet lives up to 15 years.
Name for Pekingese
To come up with a name for Pekingese, you can take the first half of the names of the dog's parents. As a rule, an animal bought by all rules already has a name. Often dogs are named after politicians or movie actors.