Of course, the dog has always been and will be the best friend of man. If you decided to buy yourself such a sweet fellow as a Russian one, then you clearly had a lot of questions about how to properly maintain such a sweet animal.
Toy Terrier - conditions of detention
Since this is one of the smallest breeds of dogs, of course, it has its own characteristics and rules of content. First of all, it is necessary to monitor the general condition of the dog, especially if it is a small puppy. The nose of the dog should be cool and moist. An exception may be a puppy's sleep period when his nose is warm and dry. Surface of the auricle should be dry, without any discharge and contamination. About once every two weeks, you need to clean your ears with a cotton swab. Keep an eye on the condition of the eyes, because the frequent occurrence of dark secretions in the corners of the eyes may indicate a poor state of health of the dog. Once a week, wipe the eyes of the puppy with a cotton swab dipped in a light tea solution. Approximately every two weeks, it is necessary to cut the dog's claws. To do this, you should buy a special device in the pet store. Pegs are of two types: scissors with notches or guillotine. Cut is only the keratinized part of the claw that extends beyond the border.
Care for the hair of the toy-terrier is reduced to an obligatory procedure for wiping with a clean damp cloth. Do this with the frequency of pollution, but regularly after each walk. Pay special attention to the puppy's paws. It is worth to buy a brush in the pet store. Once a week, you need to comb your hair. If you have a longhaired breed, you should also get a metal comb, which will help you comb the combs on the ears and hind legs. These lashes are mainly formed in pets in two to three years. This breed of dogs does not need a haircut.
The content of the toy terrier in the apartment is very convenient, because of its small size. To bathe the dog follows with the degree of contamination, preferably with an interval of about 10 days. For this procedure, it is worth buying a special shampoo in a pet store that is right for your dog. A lot of these products are a concentrate that must be diluted with water. Carefully read the instructions before using this or that remedy so as not to harm the animal.
At least once a month, treat the dog with a remedy for parasites , fleas and ticks. To choose the right medicine, you need to consult a veterinarian.
Toy Terrier - food and care
The question of proper feeding should be given special attention. Food for the puppy (both natural and dry) must be given, pre-heated to 35-40 °. In a place accessible to the dog there must always be a bowl of pure water. Suitable for feeding and dry quality food. But it is necessary to take into account certain features. Puppy is better to give soaked forage.