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Friends often complain that small dogs are high-maintenance and hard to raise. The truth? Most just haven’t mastered the right methods! Here’s my years-long small dog care guide—learn these, and you’ll nail it too!
💁🏻♀️ Daily Care Routine
👉 Do every day:
✅ Feed & hydrate: Fresh food and water are non-negotiable.
✅ Groom fur: Brush daily, especially for long-haired breeds like Bichons.
✅ Eye care: Clean eyes at least once daily to prevent tear stains.
✅ Playtime: Limit walks to 20 minutes (small dogs tire quickly) and always leash walk responsibly.
💁🏻♀️ Weekly To-Dos
🛀 Bathing:
- Winter: Every 2–3 weeks
- Summer: Every 7–10 days (frequent baths strip oils—avoid overdoing it!)
🥚 Egg yolk treats: 3–4 egg yolks weekly (1–2 days apart) replace lecithin for glossy coats.
🦷 Dental care: Brush teeth 1–2 times a week to prevent tartar.
💁🏻♀️ Monthly Tasks
🐛 Parasite prevention:
- Monthly deworming is a must for dogs that go outside! Choose broad-spectrum, gentle formulas.
- Recommended: Puante Aideke Fipronil Drops
✅ Active ingredient: Premium fipronil (same as top international brands)
✅ Works against: Adult/larval fleas, lice, and more
✅ Safety: Stays in sebaceous glands, not blood—no organ damage!
🔧 How to use:- Part fur at the nape to expose skin
- Apply drops evenly on the skin
- Collar your dog to prevent licking; isolate multi-pet households for 24 hours.
🐩 Grooming: Monthly trims to maintain that cute look!
🧹 Deep clean: Wash kennels regularly to protect against health issues.
💁🏻♀️ Yearly Essentials
💉 Vaccinations:
- First year: 3 disease-prevention shots + 1 rabies shot
- Thereafter: Annual booster to maintain antibodies.
👩⚕️ Health checkups: At least once a year (biannually for seniors).
🍽️ Diet rotation: Switch main food every 6–12 months (if no digestive issues) to avoid nutrient gaps. Add cans/freeze-dried treats periodically.
You’re smart enough to nail this! With these steps, raising a happy, healthy small dog is a breeze. 🥰
