How to raise a three-month-old puppy
Raising a three-month-old puppy can be both fun and challenging. Puppies at this stage are in a period of rapid growth and require special attention and care from their owners. Here is a detailed guide on how to scientifically feed and care for a three-month-old puppy.
1. Diet management
Three-month-old puppies are in the adaptation period after weaning, and their diet needs special attention. The following are recommended dietary arrangements:
| food type | Feeding frequency | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Dog food for puppies | 3-4 times a day | Soak in warm water until soft and then feed |
| cooked chicken/beef | 2-3 times a week | Chop it up and mix it into dog food |
| Vegetable puree | 1-2 times a week | Carrots, pumpkin and other easily digestible vegetables |
2. Vaccination plan
Three months is the critical period for vaccination. The following is a list of vaccines that must be completed:
| Vaccine type | Vaccination time | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| canine distemper vaccine | Week 10 | Requires 3 vaccinations, 21 days apart |
| rabies vaccine | Week 12 | Annual booster after first vaccination |
| parvovirus vaccine | Week 8 | Vaccinated at the same time as canine distemper vaccine |
3. Daily care points
1.hair care: Comb 2-3 times a week, use a puppy-specific comb
2.teeth cleaning: Start using a finger toothbrush to develop a habit
3.Nail trimming: Check every 2 weeks to avoid excessive
4.ear cleaning: Clean with special ear cleaning solution once a week
4. Golden period of training
Three months is the best period for behavioral training. It is recommended to follow the following schedule:
| training items | training frequency | Training duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed-point defecation | every day | 5-10 minutes/time |
| basic instructions | The next day | 5 minutes/time |
| social training | 2-3 times a week | 15 minutes/time |
5. Health monitoring indicators
Owners need to regularly observe the following health indicators:
| indicator | normal range | abnormal behavior |
|---|---|---|
| body temperature | 38-39℃ | Continuously higher than 39.5℃ |
| heart rate | 70-120 times/minute | Sustained more than 140 times |
| Breathe | 15-30 times/minute | Urgent or difficult |
6. Frequently Asked Questions
1.Q: What should I do if my puppy keeps biting things?
A: This is normal teething behavior. Provide special teething toys to avoid biting furniture.
2.Q: What should I do if it keeps screaming at night?
A: It may be separation anxiety. You can put clothes with the owner’s smell in the cage.
3.Q: Is it normal to experience vomiting after vaccination?
A: Mild reactions are normal. Continued vomiting requires medical attention.
A three-month-old puppy is like human infancy and requires more patience and love from its owner. With scientific feeding methods and careful care, your puppy will grow up healthily and happily. Remember, the good habits established at this stage will lay the foundation for your dog's life.
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