Management method of long-haired German shepherd

German shepherd dog is difficult to manage, and its owner needs to make great efforts in feeding, nursing and education. The following is the management method of long hair and animal husbandry that I have carefully arranged for you. Let's have a look.

Management method of long-haired Demu 1. spring

1/ Spring is the season of molting. After a winter, thick long hair began to fall off. At this time, no matter whether it is manual combing or German shepherd scratching, a lot of hair will be lost. Especially after the Spring Festival, I can see a mass of hair on the ground and in the kennel at home every day. This is a normal physiological change, take off? Winter clothes? To adapt to the heat in summer. If you don't comb it in time and often, unclean skin will cause itching, and dogs will scratch and rub their bodies to eliminate itching, which will easily break the skin and cause bacterial infection. But if you fall too hard and your skin is exposed, it is skin disease. Therefore, we should pay attention to combing and cleaning the coat in spring to prevent skin diseases. Comb and clean the fallen hair every day to prevent it from sticking to the body to form a felt (that is, the hair is often knotted). In addition, we should also pay attention to keeping the skin clean and hygienic, because unclean fur is easy to be felt, which provides a favorable place for the reproduction of ectoparasites and fungi and causes skin diseases. However, unclean skin will be itchy, and Demu will scratch or rub his body with his claws to eliminate itching, which will easily hurt the skin and cause bacterial infection. Unclean skin provides a place for parasites and fungi to breed, causing more and more serious skin diseases.

2/ Spring is also the season of estrus, mating, reproduction and molting. In addition to breeding excellent purebred, we should also pay attention to prevent unnecessary mating. Take care of your German shepherd dog and find a good breed before mating. At this time, it is necessary to manage the female German shepherd dog in estrus. One is to prevent illegal mating, especially purebred German shepherd dogs, so as not to cause degeneration and hybridization of German shepherd puppies. The second is to grasp the mating opportunity to prevent missing mating. For German shepherd bitches who don't plan to continue breeding, birth control surgery can be considered to avoid adverse reactions before and after estrus.

We should pay attention to the management of estrus dogs, comb their coats and prevent skin diseases. During estrus, some special changes often occur in the physiological function and behavior of dogs. Estrous bitches will wander around, and they can't go out to mate at will, especially excellent purebred dogs, in case of breed degradation. During the estrus of the German shepherd dog, the male German shepherd dog is fighting for a spouse and is easily injured. In order to prevent bite, treat the wound in time. In order to prevent bloodshed, it is best to walk in places with few animal husbandry in Germany.

In March/spring, microorganisms and parasites also began to multiply, and infectious diseases and parasitic diseases also began to occur frequently. At this time, deworming and vaccination should be carried out in time. It should be noted that only healthy German shepherd dogs can be vaccinated. A qualified German shepherd doctor must give German shepherd a clinical examination, including temperature, respiration, heart rate, body surface examination and medical history inquiry, before giving German shepherd a vaccine. The owner took Demu to the hospital for vaccination. If the doctor doesn't check it, it may cause an accident. Some German shepherds look healthy on the surface, but in fact they have latent diseases in their bodies. After vaccination, they will get sick immediately and even die. Therefore, in the physical examination before injection, all pets with high or weak body temperature should not be vaccinated for the time being, and then injected after they are strong or fully recovered from the disease.

4/ If it is a German shepherd dog just bought from the market, it is possible that it has contacted other sick pets and cannot be vaccinated immediately. You can inject preventive serum first. Preventive serum generally has 2 weeks of immunity. Two weeks later, after Demu is healthy and adapted to the new environment, preventive injection will be given again. German shepherd under the age of vaccination cannot be vaccinated. Generally, German shepherd puppies are over 40 days old. After vaccination, fever, mental deterioration, loss of appetite, drowsiness and other phenomena may occur because the immune system begins to react. These are normal reactions, and usually they will recover after 1-3 days.

2. Autumn

Autumn is the second breeding season in a year, and its management method is similar to that of spring. There is plenty of grain in autumn, so it is necessary to increase the quantity and quality of grain to prepare for winter. Pay attention to combing the coat to promote the growth of winter wool. In late autumn, the temperature difference between day and night is large, so keep the kennel warm at night to prevent colds.

1/ Dogs with cold morning and evening, large temperature difference between day and night, weak respiratory and cardiopulmonary functions, or dogs with heart disease and diabetes are more likely to get sick in this season. In addition, the heartworm caused by mosquito bites in summer also gradually became an adult at this time, which began to affect the health of dogs. Therefore, the owner should pay special attention to the daily life of the dog, and contact the veterinarian as soon as possible if there is any abnormality.

2/ Autumn is the breeding season of ticks, which may cause symptoms such as dermatitis and hair loss in dogs. Therefore, dogs that often go out or come into contact with grass must be treated in advance to prevent fleas and ticks. You can spray some spray on it just in case.

3/ Autumn is the season of estrus, mating and reproduction for dogs, so it is necessary to do a good job in management.

4/ Autumn is also the season when the dog's summer hair falls off and the winter hair grows, so the dog owner should comb and clean the dog in time. In addition, an average of 2-4 cooked egg yolks can be fed every week to promote the growth of dog hair in winter.

Management of German Shepherd Dogs in Summer

The temperature rises gradually in midsummer, and the reproduction of pathogenic bacteria and parasites accelerates, which easily leads to indigestion, heatstroke, infectious diseases and other diseases in meat dogs. Therefore, it is particularly important to strengthen scientific management and create a suitable living environment for dogs. To this end, we will introduce the five main points of the management of German shepherd dogs in midsummer as follows:

First, the mechanism of heatstroke The sweat glands of dogs are underdeveloped, and only the tongue and toe pillows have sweat glands. In order to discharge excess heat, you can only stretch your tongue, speed up breathing, and dissipate heat from the moisture in the oral mucosa, tongue surface and exhaled gas. If the temperature is too high or continues to be too high, the endocrine, thermogenesis and body temperature of German shepherd dogs will be enhanced. Hyperthermia makes the central nervous system function disorder, affects normal breathing and circulation, causes tissue hypoxia, and finally leads to heatstroke, poisoning and other diseases.

Second, heatstroke prevention and cooling

1. Avoid sun exposure: Proper sun exposure can enhance the physique of meat dogs, promote growth and development, and prevent rickets, osteomalacia and other diseases. But exposure to the sun will not only lead to heatstroke (heatstroke), but also make the coat too dry and fall off, losing its protective function. So every morning and evening or when the light is not strong, you can put it in the sports ground to move freely.

2. The kennel is cool and ventilated: dogs are cold-resistant and heat-resistant, and German shepherds are even less heat-resistant. The suitable living temperature for dogs is: 29-32℃ in the first week, 26-29℃ in the second week, 23-26℃ in the third week, 23℃ in the fourth, fifth and sixth weeks, and adult dogs (more than 6 months) 19-23℃. Therefore, the kennel should be built in a cool and ventilated place. Paving the ground with cement and sprinkling some cold water often can cool down.

3. Take a cold bath frequently: The sweat glands of dogs are underdeveloped, and taking a cold bath can accelerate the loss of excess body heat through convection. In addition, it can also clean the body and find skin diseases and ectoparasites in time. Bitches are not allowed to bathe a week before giving birth.

Third, dry and moisture-proof dogs naturally hate humidity, and high humidity also hinders the normal loss of body heat, destroys heat balance and leads to heatstroke. If the humidity is too low, the dust and floating objects in the air will increase, which is easy to induce respiratory diseases, and the skin and mucosa will be dry and torn. Generally speaking, the humidity is 50-60%.

Fourth, prevent poisoning. In summer, the temperature is high, the feed is easy to ferment and deteriorate, and it is easy to cause food poisoning after dogs eat it. The following points should be noted:

1. Animal raw materials should be fresh and hygienic, and it is best to keep them in cold storage.

2. Feed should be prepared according to feeding standard, and it is best to finish feeding on duty.

Meat should be heated and cooled before feeding. In this way, one is food hygiene, the other is that cold food can stimulate appetite.

4. Fermented food itself will stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, causing acidosis and diarrhea. If contaminated by bacteria, the produced bacterial toxin will not be destroyed by high temperature treatment, which will lead to intestinal flora imbalance and poisoning. Therefore, spoiled food must be removed.

5. Disinfection and epidemic prevention not only reduce the feeding cost, but also ensure the healthy and rapid growth of German shepherd dogs. Disinfection is essential. Disinfection can reduce or eliminate diseases, especially those caused by non-specific pathogens.

1. Disinfection of the site: clean the feces and padding in the kennel (nest) every day and conduct centralized fermentation treatment. Once a month, spray with 0.3-0.5% peracetic acid or 1: 800 Weidao brand disinfectant, and then close the doors and windows. 1 day later, open the doors and windows for ventilation, remove the peculiar smell of the liquid medicine, and then put it into Demu. The playground is disinfected by spraying 2% sodium hydroxide every month.

2. Disinfection of padding: Before putting hay and other padding grass, it is best to expose or dry it in the sun. This is both disinfection and moisture absorption.

3. Disinfection of tableware: After feeding in each shift, clean the trough and tableware, soak them in 0. 1% bromogeramine for 20 minutes every week, or soak them in 1∶800 for 5 minutes, and then wash them with clean water.

4. Disinfection of drinking water: 0.4g alum is added to every 100ml water once a week, which has certain disease prevention effect.

Prevention of heatstroke in dogs: Every dog will suffer from heatstroke if it is not properly managed. If it fidgets, wheezes, barks and drools, it proves that it has heatstroke. Then you will have trouble breathing, look up and breathe even dully. If you don't do some treatment, your dog will go into a coma, go into shock and eventually die.

Other measures:

(1). Living environment: Let the dog stay in a place where there is no sunshine and air circulation. If necessary, let him blow the electric fan or stay in an air-conditioned room.

(2) Life management: You can properly cut the dog's hair to help dissipate heat and ensure that there is enough water at any time.

(3) Outdoor activities: It is best not to take dogs out in hot weather. If you go out, be sure to bring water and reduce the amount of exercise.

(4) Be vigilant: always pay attention to whether pets have abnormal behaviors or symptoms, especially dogs with obesity, poor heart, lung or liver and kidney, and chronic diseases are more prone to heatstroke, so owners must pay special attention.

Judging whether a dog has heatstroke can be judged by watching the dog's behavior and reaction, or by observing and touching. For example, if the dog stays in a hot and muggy environment and his body temperature is abnormally high, you can also see whether there are flushing, blood spots and blood spots from the hairless part of his abdomen. These may be the precursors of heatstroke.

When the dog has symptoms of heatstroke, the owner must first untie the collar, chest strap and other things hanging on it. If the dog is only suffering from mild heatstroke such as shortness of breath, restlessness and drooling, you can first lower the ambient temperature, such as moving it to a cool place, or cooling down and blowing an electric fan, and then give it a proper amount of water to let it recover slowly. However, if you have difficulty breathing and are slow to move, you should wet your dog with cold water, or you can soak it in water and send it to first aid in time. If the dog is in a coma due to severe heatstroke, first wrap the whole body with an ice towel or wet it with ice water, and then wipe it with alcohol to cool down. You can also pour cold water from the anus into the rectum and seek medical attention immediately. On the way, you must pay attention to lowering the dog's head, straightening the neck, keeping the respiratory tract open and avoiding vomiting.

In summer, the air is humid and the climate is hot, so we should pay attention to heatstroke prevention, moisture prevention and food poisoning prevention. Dogs are prone to heatstroke in high temperature and high humidity environment, because it is difficult for the body to dissipate heat. Therefore, activities in the hot sun should be avoided, kennels should be located in the shade, and dogs should be given cold baths frequently in hot days. When dogs are found to have symptoms such as dyspnea, increased skin temperature and rapid heartbeat, they should quickly press their heads with wet and cold towels, move them to a cool and ventilated place, and immediately ask a veterinarian for treatment. In order to prevent dampness, we should change bedding frequently, and bask in insults frequently. After washing the kennel with water, it must be thoroughly dried before entering the kennel. Dogs that get wet by rain should be dried with towels in time.

What needs special attention is that dog food is easy to go bad in summer, which is easy to cause food poisoning. Therefore, it is best to feed dogs with heated fresh food to prevent colds. The feeding amount should be appropriate and there should be no surplus. Deteriorated food must be resolutely disposed of, and it cannot be kept for fear of waste. Because spoiled food may contain bacterial toxins, it is impossible to destroy it even if it is treated at high temperature. Dogs eating food containing toxins will cause food poisoning, and if they are not treated in time, they will die. Therefore, whenever dogs are found to have vomiting, diarrhea, general weakness and other symptoms shortly after feeding, they should seek veterinary treatment in time.

The temperature is high in summer, and it is easy to lose appetite. At this time, it is necessary to reduce meat, increase fresh vegetables and broth, or appropriately change feed types and replenish more water. In addition, always pay attention to cleaning eyes and ears to prevent skin eczema.

Winter Feeding Management of German Shepherd Dogs

The weather is cold in winter, so the management should focus on keeping warm and preventing respiratory diseases. Due to the drop in temperature, the body is attacked by cold air, or due to improper management, it does not pay attention to cold and warmth, and it is beaten by wind and rain after exercise, and the kennel is wet. These will all cause colds and serious respiratory diseases such as tracheitis and pneumonia. The effective measures to prevent colds are to prevent cold and keep warm, thicken the mattress, change it in time, keep it dry and prevent thieves from catching the wind; When the weather gets warmer, the family should go outdoors to exercise more, strengthen their physique and improve their disease resistance. Sunbathing can not only keep warm, but also play the role of disinfection and sterilization, and promote the absorption of calcium, which is beneficial to the growth and development of bones and prevent rickets in puppies.

Due to the cold weather and low temperature, dogs will cause colds, serious respiratory diseases and some infectious diseases if they are not properly managed, which will reduce the feeding efficiency. Therefore, it is extremely important to strengthen the feeding management of meat dogs in winter.

1 Feeding-Winter is a good season for bitches to get pregnant, give birth and sell commodities to adult dogs. Due to the cold weather and short illumination time, it brings many unfavorable factors to the growth of meat dogs and increases the difficulty of feeding management. How to raise a good meat dog according to the winter climate and environmental characteristics, we must pay special attention to the following links.

1. 1 Feeding high-energy feed-the temperature in winter is low and the calorie consumption of meat dogs is high. If the energy feed is fed according to the normal standard, it will not meet the energy needed for the normal growth and development of dogs. Therefore, in winter, the feed formula of meat dogs should not only meet the supplement of protein, but also pay special attention to the supplement of energy, and increase the energy feed 10% ~ 30%. Raw materials with high energy content such as corn and rice can be used, and animal and vegetable oils can be added if necessary. Experiments show that adding 2% ~ 3% animal and vegetable oil to the diet can increase the weight gain of meat dogs by 12% ~ 15% and save feed by 8% ~ 10% per kilogram. In addition, the demand for vitamins by meat dogs in winter is also higher than that in other seasons, so the supply of vitamins must be sufficient.

1.2 Feed cooked food and drink hot water-Eating cold feed and drinking biting cold water in winter will not only consume calories in the body, but also cause gastrointestinal diseases, reduce feed utilization rate and slow down the growth and weight gain of meat dogs. Cooked food eaten by dogs is easy to digest and absorb. Puppy food can be made into porridge-like semi-fluid feed. Adult dog food can be thicker, and sufficient warm water of 36 ~ 40℃ should be supplied.

1.3 Increasing night feeding in winter is shorter in day and longer in night. Increasing night feeding once a day around 1 can increase the daily weight gain of carnivorous dogs by more than 20% and shorten the feeding cycle by 25 ~ 30 days.

1.4 ensure food hygiene-due to the poor climate and environmental conditions in winter, the disease resistance of meat dogs, especially the gastrointestinal tract, is relatively reduced. Therefore, feed and drinking water should be carefully checked, and moldy and polluted feed is prohibited. Dog feed must be cooked. Cooked feed is easy to digest, and can play the role of disinfection and sterilization to prevent gastrointestinal diseases. Drinking water should be well water or tap water, and surface water such as pond water and river water without purification and disinfection cannot be drunk. Feeding troughs and drinking fountains should be disinfected regularly to ensure food hygiene.

2 management-the winter climate is cold, the kennel is generally dark and humid, and the living environment of meat dogs is poor and the growth is slow. In addition, winter is the season of high incidence of canine viral diseases. Therefore, the management of meat dogs in winter cannot be sloppy.

2. 1 Keep the enclosure temperature-the suitable temperature for dogs to grow is 15 ~ 25℃, and even in cold seasons, the temperature in the enclosure should not be lower than 5℃. If the indoor temperature is too low, it will enhance the dog's metabolism and consume more energy to maintain the body temperature, thus increasing the feed intake and raising the feeding cost. In addition, puppies are not cold-resistant and easily freeze to death at low temperature. The following measures can be taken to prevent cold and heat preservation: before the arrival of cold weather, the damaged, dangerous and leaking kennels should be repaired in time, the wind tunnel should be blocked and the gaps should be smeared to prevent thieves from invading; Hanging a straw curtain at the door, laying a straw mat in the house, and sealing the windows with plastic sheets, imitating the plastic shed method to keep the puppies warm, and at the same time blocking all the gaps in the wall; If possible, heating can be implemented, such as infrared lamp irradiation and firewall between walls. Generally, dog beds should be equipped with thick padding, frequently changed, frequently sunned and kept dry; When the weather is sunny and warm, let the dog get more sunshine. Sunbathing can not only keep warm, but also sterilize the ultraviolet rays in the sun. It can also promote the absorption of calcium, which is beneficial to the growth and development of bones, prevent rickets in puppies and enhance the cold resistance of dogs.

2.2 Increase the feeding density-generally increase 1/3 ~ 1/2 than usual in winter, so that each dog covers an area of about 0.6 square meters, let the dogs sleep next to each other, and use their body temperature to keep warm, and the house temperature will also increase accordingly.

2.3 Reduce the indoor humidity-In winter, due to the cold weather, some dogs are unwilling to defecate outside the house, resulting in the phenomenon of urinal, which increases the indoor humidity. Dogs sleeping in wet nests are prone to skin diseases and will cause a lot of body heat loss. Therefore, it is necessary to reduce the humidity in the house as much as possible. In production, dogs should be regularly driven to defecate outside the kennel, and the habit of defecation at fixed points should be formed. The kennel should be cleaned frequently, and the grass should be changed frequently to keep it warm, comfortable, clean and dry.

Four seasons management of dogs

Spring management of dogs

I. Spring

Spring is the season of dog estrus, mating, reproduction and molting, and it is also the breeding season of viruses, bacteria and parasites.

It is necessary to strengthen the supervision of male and female in estrus to prevent loss and mismatch, and also to prevent male dogs from being injured because of competing for spouses and deal with the injuries in time.

Changing the hair of dogs in spring will cause itching and inflammation of the skin, and the skin will be confused and stained. Because the skin is not clean during hair changing, it is easy to get skin diseases such as scabies. Therefore, in spring, we should pay attention to grooming dogs, keeping their skin clean and preventing skin diseases.

Spring is the season of dog diseases, and the principle that prevention is more important than treatment must be implemented. First of all, kennels and playgrounds should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected; Ding Peng will expel parasites in and out of dogs. In addition, vaccines such as rabies, canine distemper and parvovirus should be vaccinated.

Second, summer.

Dog management in summer

Summer is the season when dogs are most susceptible to infection. In summer, the air is humid (especially in the rainy season in the south) and the weather is hot. Be sure to pay attention to heatstroke prevention and prevent food poisoning.

In summer, dogs are in a hot and humid environment. Due to the degeneration of sweat glands, it is difficult to dissipate heat, and it is easy to get heatstroke in summer, so the dog should choose a ventilated and cool place. In the hot season, dogs should often be given cold baths. Avoid dogs moving in the hot sun, and usually go out for a walk in the morning and evening.

Dog feed is easy to ferment and deteriorate in summer, which is easy to cause food poisoning. Therefore, the food for dogs should be fresh and heated; Feeding should be moderate, not excessive; Dump the fermented and spoiled food, and be sure not to let the dog eat any more.

Summer is the breeding season for mosquitoes, flies and fleas, so we must do a good job in preventing flies, mosquitoes and lice.

Third, autumn.

Autumn is the most comfortable and happy season for dogs. Autumn is the most vigorous season for dog metabolism. In order to increase the body fat reserve and prepare for the winter, dogs eat a lot and become active. Therefore, food with high nutritional value should be given in autumn to eliminate summer fatigue and prepare for winter.

As the temperature gets colder, it is also the season for dogs to shed their hair in summer and grow their hair in winter. Pay attention to combing and cleaning in time to promote the growth of winter hair.

Autumn is also the season of estrus, mating and reproduction for dogs, and its management method is basically the same as that in spring.

According to the physiological characteristics of dogs in autumn, in addition to the three items of spring management (prevention of mismatch, prevention of loss, prevention of fighting and injury), dogs should be washed and groomed more to prevent colds, because the temperature drops in autumn, it is cooler in the morning and evening, and the temperature difference between day and night is large, so dogs are prone to catch cold and catch cold.

Fourth, winter.

The temperature is cold in winter, so we should pay attention to cold protection, warmth and sunbathing to prevent respiratory diseases and rheumatism in winter.

Winter management should first pay attention to the cold and warmth of kennels. Move the kennel to the lee of the sun and hang a curtain at the door of the kennel to prevent cold air from passing through people; Second, the mattress should be thicker, Qin Ying should change it, bask in the sun and keep it dry; Third, windproof, block the hole in the north wall, close the north window, pay attention to properly open the window for ventilation on sunny days, keep the kennel air clean and fresh, reduce ammonia gas, and prevent the occurrence of respiratory diseases. Fourth, when the weather is sunny and warm, take the dog out for activities, bask in the sun, enhance physical fitness and improve disease resistance. Sunbathing can not only keep warm, ultraviolet rays can sterilize and disinfect, but also promote the absorption of calcium, which is beneficial to the growth and development of dog bones and prevent the occurrence of He Lou's disease in puppies.

In cold temperatures, dogs will consume a lot of calories. Therefore, in winter, cream, viscera, milk and foods with more vitamin A and fat components should be added to the feed mix, which can quickly supplement calories and enhance the cold resistance of dogs.

Key points of feeding and management of long-haired German shepherd: In winter and early spring, German shepherd puppies should keep warm, keep the room dry and use infrared baking lamps. The environment around the delivery room should be as quiet as possible to prevent puppies from being overstocked by bitches and dying. Secondly, it is necessary to replenish milk for puppies in time, start eating well and wean them gradually.

Dogs of German shepherd dogs aged 2-3 months need patient and meticulous management, which has a great relationship with the physical development of puppies and has a direct impact on the normal development of nervous system. Therefore, proper dog exercise can strengthen bones and muscles, improve the function of internal organs, promote metabolism and adapt to different climate and environmental conditions. Immunization and preventive deworming are the key to ensure the healthy growth of dogs. The appropriate immunization program is the first immunization in 45 days, and then two consecutive immunizations every 10 days. At the age of 3 months, rabies vaccine was injected, and the puppies were deworming 1 time every month.

Puppies of German shepherd dogs should be trained at the age of 2-6 months, which requires strong physique, normal development, strong limbs and fast running and jumping. Bold and flexible, able to adapt to complex environment, excited and active, with strong desire for titles, good attachment and concentration, not leaving the master at will, not picky eaters everywhere, and obeying the master's password.

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