Because rottweiler dog resistance is weak, easy to take a cold bath and respiratory tract infection, cold, and pneumonia. Therefore, the puppy less than half - year - old is not suitable for a water bath, dry cleaning is appropriate. Owners can spray hair conditioner and baby powder diluted 1000 times or more every day or every other day, and brush dogs frequently instead of washing them.
What kind of food does rottweiler eat better? Vegetables: Cabbage, spinach, carrots, potatoes, nori, kelp (no salt) are very good for coat color precipitation, or other vegetables that do not need to be cooked, the Rottweiler can eat but must be chopped, crushed before feeding, otherwise the Rottweiler dogs can not absorb. It is best not to cook them so that they retain their nutrients completely. General fruit is also very good, you can give the Rottweiler to eat more. Whole grain also is to be able to eat, eat soya bean to wait for pretty good every day also, remember to must boil rotten, the fiber content of this food is taller. Meat: pork (avoid fatty parts), beef (preferably cooked at 3-6 or not cooked), chicken (relatively mild), internal organs (rottweiler dogs love to eat, but avoid the internal organs of 3 birds, or do not eat too much, eat once a week should stop for a period of time, after all, 3 birds contain too much blown raw vegetable); Eggs for young rottweiler dogs, sick rottweiler dogs, feeding rottweiler dogs, are the best nutrition, especially egg yolk, for small rottweiler dogs is the best, easy to absorb; Crucian carp, can only feed the fish. The female dog of fish much lactation has help complement protein and milk water to wait, must eliminate fishbone nevertheless, can card dead dog otherwise. Bone: Pig bone is the easiest to rottweiler dog absorption, can supplement calcium, good for stomach and intestines, but the fat content is too high, the best part is the vertebrae fan bone; Bovine bone fat content is small, but too hard, it is recommended to rottweiler dogs eat vertebrae or ribs cartilage, thigh bone can be chewed to rottweiler dogs, can help rottweiler teeth development and facial muscle growth. Soup: beef, pork, fish, chicken soup is particularly good for dogs, rottweiler dogs also love to drink, too young rottweiler dogs or feeding female rottweiler dogs (especially carp soup, can increase milk) is particularly good, but remember not to put any seasoning; Milk or milk powder need to be diluted, add water ratio in 30-80%, puppies had better dilute more, slowly adapt, can not act too quickly, otherwise easy to cause injury or fatal. Chocolate, Onions (two of the most deadly foods), followed by cold foods, sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy foods.
Summertime, for the rottweiler at home, as far as possible to put the dog in the air circulation, avoid the sun will be better than the special place, if possible, to turn on a fan or air conditioner for the dog is also very good. Try not to take your dog out during the day in high temperatures. Adjust your habits. The time to feed the Champions League dog food has been changed to 6 am and after dark, and the time to walk the dog has been changed to early morning or late evening. Always be sure to have plenty of drinking water at all times. Avoid taking your dog out in the heat. Every time you go out, you must bring drinking water and reduce the amount of exercise. At the same time, it is necessary to timely put away the food that the dog has not eaten, or the dog bites the glue, or clean up, to avoid the dog to eat bad food. It's important to note that you should never shave your dog completely. They don't feel very cool and can cause skin problems because the skin is more exposed to direct sunlight. If necessary, cut the hair a little thinner and a little shorter.
Joint dysplasia
Joint dysplasia is a disease that affects the growth of joints, which makes Rottweiler prone to early-onset arthritis and joint problems. It is well known that Rottweiler has a variety of dysplasia, including hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia and osteochondritis dissecans (OCD). To avoid joint dysplasia problems, buy dogs from breeders who prove that their dogs are free of any joint dysplasia through the orthopedic foundation animal or PennHIP.
Aortic stenosis
Aortic stenosis is a genetic disease in which the aorta, the main artery that carries blood from the heart to other parts of the body, is too narrow. Aortic stenosis can cause heart murmurs, weakness, and dyspnea. Infected dogs should not be kept. Patients with moderate to severe aortic stenosis need medical treatment and surgical treatment.
Ectropion of eyelid
Ectropion is a condition of ectropion that causes irritation, dryness, and damage to the eyeball and conjunctiva (tissue around the eyes). The treatment is surgery.
Entropion
Entropion is a condition in which the eyelids roll inward, causing eye irritation due to the friction of eyelashes on the surface. In severe cases, varus can lead to corneal ulcer. The treatment is surgery.
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) problems
In Rottweiler, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee joint tears and causes severe limping of the hind limb. The exact cause is unclear, but genetics, ligament laxity, structure and obesity are thought to be a role. Anterior cruciate ligament tears can cause joint instability, and make joints vulnerable to early-onset osteoarthritis, pain and loss of activity. Surgical treatment is feasible and early osteoarthritis should be avoided. Many Rottweiler enthusiasts believe that the high rate of dog bites associated with breeds is due to irresponsible owners and dog fighting enthusiasts being attracted by breeds - and dogs are often trained to be aggressive for cultural reasons.
Rottweiler is easy to be disturbed by the outside world's new and unusual stimulation in the training and use. The performance is to look around and smell the surface frequently. We can use its strong desire to acquire items to overcome this problem. For example, before training, the dog is picked up with a wooden stick or a tennis ball, and the item is hung on the arm or waist to attract the dog's attention. When the Rottweiler work excitement drops, we can use a tennis ball to let the dog hold, and then throw the tennis ball to the work area [drug explosives buried location or houses, etc.], in order to re-induce the dog's desire to work. The Rottweiler is Wilder, more curious, and playful than the German Shepherd. So at ordinary times is loose should loosen the rope as far as possible, in addition, to discharge defecate and loose, in principle want to pull loose. Otherwise, obedience and attachment will be very difficult to develop. The Rottweiler dog bears the stimulation quantity to be larger, the strength in the training may be larger, such on the one hand can regulate the dog's movement, on the other hand also has certain effect to tame its feral. The training of the family guard dog is to use the dog's ferocity and defensive instinct to guard the safety of the owner and the family property. The dog should be of medium size and strong ferocity and high alertness. After training, the dog can bark at suspicious situations and potential crises in time.
Depending on the season, a Rottweiler's calorie needs vary. When raised indoors and outdoors, Rottweiler requires less heat in the summer and more in the winter. When we feed The Rottweiler, we should not only feed the same food throughout the year but also change the food according to the season and physical conditions, so as to ensure the healthy growth of your rottweiler. Notice that you eat 10% less during the beginning of a warmer season than you do in winter (spring). You don't need too many calories after winter, but rottweiler's appetite doesn't drop dramatically, so be careful not to overeat it. It is also worth mentioning that snacks are the root cause of obesity. If you want to snack on your Rottweiler, you can only feed it dried meat, and that counts as part of the meal. Eat less than 90% of what you eat in winter.
Without proper exercise, Rottweiler tends to become destructive and hyperactive. These are not sedentary dogs. If the owner can't give the dog attention and exercise, he shouldn't have a Rottweiler. Rottweiler should not be alone and isolated for a long time.
Large breeds such as Rottweiler overpower their owners when they attack strangers for a walk. The owner must be able to restrain her dog if it pulls a leash to chase other animals or people. There are training techniques and equipment, such as fork collars or head collars, that will prevent dogs from pulling too much. If a person is not willing to take appropriate measures to control Rottweiler, he should not have Rottweiler.
