{"id":1723,"date":"2022-02-11T14:30:37","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T14:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/how-to-take-care-of-your-dog-before-the-holidays\/"},"modified":"2024-03-14T09:57:13","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T09:57:13","slug":"how-to-take-care-of-your-dog-before-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dogchef.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-take-care-of-your-dog-before-the-holidays","title":{"rendered":"How to take care of your dog before the holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The end of year celebrations are fast approaching\u2026 Our doggies need to be taken care of. Nothing better than Christmas Eve to beautify your furry friend!<\/span><\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Does your dog often have bad breath? Are his claws too long and do they seem to bother him? Dog Chef gives you a nudge of a paw to follow a healthy lifestyle.<\/span><\/em><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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1. A habit to adopt every day<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Maintaining a dog\u2019s claws and his oral hygiene requires special attention from an early age. That\u2019s why they should be checked regularly in order to get your pooch used to being handled and to avoid any inconvenience that can have an impact on his health and well-being.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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2. When should it be done?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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As soon as it is adopted, it is important to get your pet used to brushing its teeth by instituting it as a ritual. The first few times, just use your finger without toothpaste, just to get it used to the handling. Then use a special dog toothbrush, or a microfibre finger on which you place toothpaste specially designed for your pet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Ideally, teeth brushing should be done after each meal. We can well imagine that with the best will in the world, this is not always possible. Weekly brushing will be entirely sufficient and will limit the harmful effects of dental plaque and help prevent gingivitis, cavities and abscesses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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As for the claws, in principle, they wear out naturally on contact with hard surfaces such as concrete, paving stones or asphalt. However, for some dogs, it will be necessary to cut their claws in order to avoid ingrown toenails which are intensely painful.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Claws should be cut approximately:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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