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Brushing Your Pet's Teeth

Getting your dog or cat used to having their teeth brushed (using a special brush, finger brush, and toothpaste) can help prevent tartar buildup. Your veterinarian can also recommend products and/or treats specifically designed for this purpose. During routine visits (like for vaccinations) or for health concerns, your veterinarian will check your pet's teeth. Note that pet health insurance may cover veterinary costs (therapeutic scaling or once a year after two consecutive years of subscription).

Ear Care

Your veterinarian can show you how to clean your pet's ears without using cotton swabs. A bad odor coming from the ear, excessive scratching, or a pet that shakes or tilts their head may indicate an infection (ear mites, otitis, etc.)

Nail Trimming

Trimming your pet's nails is important, as not all animals wear them down naturally. Depending on the nail color, the quick (the pink part containing blood vessels) may not be visible. Therefore, it's crucial not to cut too close. You can use this opportunity to inspect the paw pads. In some breeds or types of dogs and cats, you may also need to trim the hair growing on the paw pads.

Grooming

Regular brushing and bathing are essential. The frequency of brushing will depend on the type of fur. Brushing removes dead hair and dirt. For cats, who meticulously groom themselves, brushing (or combing) prevents them from ingesting hair while licking. These hairballs can cause digestive problems: constipation, vomiting, and even blockages in some cases. Brushing also allows you to inspect the skin for any injuries or parasites. Dogs and cats can be bathed as needed. The only rule is to use a pet-specific shampoo, as their pH is different from ours. While anti-parasite treatments are usually water-resistant, reapplication may be necessary if your pet has been bathed frequently (for any reason) or has been swimming a lot.

Examine the paws. Paw injuries can be very painful for dogs, so regular examination is necessary after each walk. The pads are particularly exposed to scratches and cracks, and the claws can break or split. In winter, you can apply petroleum jelly to protect the pads. After a walk in nature, pay particular attention to the skin between the pads and toes of the dog as awns can get stuck there and become infected. You should be alarmed if your dog whines when you examine its paws and consult a veterinarian in case of injury. In case of a small wound, disinfect and apply a healing cream.

Walks

At the beginning of adolescence, as their desire to explore and escape the family cocoon becomes apparent, dogs will often express a desire to go for walks. However, this desire also carries a risk of getting lost and not responding to your calls when you remove their leash. This is why you should limit the time spent walking without a leash, and make sure to praise or reward them every time they respond to your call.

Digging

Dogs love to dig, and it's a great physical activity. If your dog likes to move the earth, designate an area in your garden where he can indulge in this activity. This should prevent him from digging in other areas of the garden where you might grow your favorite plants. If your dog tries to dig in places other than his designated area, reward him when he returns to dig in his area.

The fact that your dog is in contact with other dogs will allow him to expend his excess energy and teach him how to behave well in the company of his peers. However, adolescence is a period during which females come into heat and males become more dominant: so keep a close eye on him and intervene if these contacts turn into fights. Reward him when he plays nicely so that he knows that this is how he should behave with other dogs. Even if the socialization process can be difficult during adolescence, don't let your dog's possible misbehavior discourage your efforts, because it is essential that your four-legged companion interacts with other dogs throughout his life in order to learn how to behave well when he encounters others on walks.

Preserving your dog's joie de vivre

An active dog is a happy dog, because physical activity stimulates the body and mind. By following your companion's activity, you ensure that he is happy in addition to being healthy. Animo records your dog's activities every day to allow you to detect any variation in his activity level. If your dog is less active, he may not be feeling well or may have a disease that should be diagnosed.

Preventing obesity

If your dog is not active enough, he is at risk of obesity and may develop related pathologies such as diabetes. Thanks to Animo, you ensure that your dog is active enough to stay slim.

Preventing overactivity

It can be useful to monitor your dog's activity level if excessive physical activity can endanger his health. For example, if your dog has joint problems, he should not exceed a certain activity level.