Pet Help Guide: Small Dog's Health Guide
List of Top 10 Small Dog Breeds:
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1. Dachshund
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6. Lhasa Apso
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2. Pug
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7. Westie
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3. Jack Russell Terrier
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8. Rat Terrier
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4. Shetland Sheepdog
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9. Heeler
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5. Bichon Frise
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10. Cairn Terrier
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Guide Highlights for Small Dog:
Step 1: Prevention
- Is very important to prevent your Toy breeds get flea and ticks, Because their sensitive
, often just take one bite for your toy breed to get skin infections and allergies.
- In case your small dog is sensitive, is also recommended FrontlinePlus for your
small dog, a gentle flea and tick preventative.
- Also Heartworm disease is extremely dangerous for your precious small dog regardless
of breed, size, or gender. The American Heartworm Society reports dogs nationwide
are diagnosed with heartworms throughout the year. You can try a heartworm preventative
like Heartgard or Interceptor to reduce your dog's risk.
Step 2: Ear Health
- Almost every dog with allergies get ear infections. And small dogs are especially
prone to this allergies.
- If your small dog has hair in its ear canal (e.g., Yorkie, Malteses, Pekingese,
Poodles, Shih Tzus), it is important that you often clean its ears with MALACETIC
Otic - 16 oz to prevent bacteria and yeast buildup.
- Our Veterinary recommend you use Otirinse Cleansing/Drying Ear Solution Ear which
cleans,dry and deodorizes with a pleasant fragrance ,it’s use frequently possibly
avoid ear infections on your small dog.
Step 3: Joints
- Because toy dogs are always jumping and playing around us, is possible throughout
the years their joints get weak and damaged because mature, for that reason pain
ad inflammation can provoque less and less interest in playing.
- Because toy dogs live longer, it is important to support their diet since puppies
with Tranfer Factor canine complete or Flex 2500 Soft Chews so they can enjoy an
active lifestyle later, you can try highly recommended Jointagen for dogs - 90 ct
with Glucosamine HCl, Methylsulfonylmethane, Manganese AA chelate, Vitamin C, Curcumin,
and Boswellia for fast and effective improvement to the structure and function of
synovial fluid, joints, and connective tissue.
- We love to see our little dog happy and healthy, we recommend our Maitake-DMG Liquid
for Dogs with fruit extract, recommended by our pharmacist these product play a
significant role in maintaining healthy your small dog, by supporting the body¹s
immune system functions. these nutrients help support immune system function and
help maintain optimal health in your small dog breed.
Step 4: Skin and Coat
- NOLVASAN SHAMPOO WITH CONDITIONER 1 GALLON is a wonderful shampoo for small breeds
because it has so many benefits. It helps your dog maintain healthy skin. And, it
reduces shedding and helps your little dog's beautiful coat shine.
- Small breeds like Terriers, Lhasa Apsos, Dachshunds, and Schnauzers have so many
skin issues because they are allergy prone. A few spritzes of Be Soothed. can alleviate
itching and soothe irritated skin.
- For white dogs like Westies and Bichon Frises, our Super 14 provides a specially
formulated combination of polyunsaturated fatty acid nutrients useful in normal
skin nutrition brightens and removes yellow stains.
Plus: Oral Care
- All dogs can easily develop dental disease so it's important to prevent plaque,
tartar and bacteria formation. Preserve your dog teeth with our OraVet - 8 Weeks
Home Care Kit.
- Also use dental water additives that kill bacteria and plaque like Nolvadent Oral
Cleanser or give dental treats like Greenies- Teeni 5-15 lb 12 Oz.
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