Giving Your Husky Puppy the Proper Care

Do you know how much your puppy is eating each day? Do you know how much he should be eating each day? The label on the package may not be specific enough for a young, growing puppy.Not only does a puppy need an appropriate amount of food each day, he also needs exercise. If you are increasing your puppy's food intake, be sure to increase their amount of exercise as well so they don't develop weight problems.

It is critical to avoid having an obese dog by feeding your puppy the right amount. If your puppy is getting overweight or is overfed, start reducing his calories each day until his weight reaches an ideal amount. An overweight (or underweight) dog is more likely to get sick than a dog at a healthy weight. Starting your puppy out at a healthy weight while he is young will help him now and later.

Taking Care of Your Puppy

You can avoid a fever getting out of hand by checking your puppy's temperature regularly. Two or three times a week should do it. A dog's temperature should be between 99.5 and 102.5 degrees.Do you know how to take a dog's temperature? Simply lubricate the thermometer with petroleum jelly or mineral oil before sliding it into the rectum. Not too far - about half-way will do it.Wait three minutes then pull the thermometer out slowly and read the results. The mercury level will rise to the accurate temperature.

If your puppy is running a fever, you'll want to call your vet immediately and arrange to have him seen.Make absolutely sure that you are NOT using an oral thermometer! This can give a false reading. Imagine paying for a vet visit only to find out that your puppy's temperature is just fine, you were simply using the wrong thermometer! Or worse, what if your puppy really is sick and you get an inaccurate reading?