Dear Diary,

Today we took Bruno and Angel to the desert. They absolutely loved it there. As it is scorching hot during afternoons in Dubai, we took them to the desert at around 4:30-5:00pm hence the weather was pleasant. We took them off their leashes, so they were extremely happy. It was amazing to watch them dance around kicking the soft sand behind them. It was purely magical. They ran around the area like free birds. After their over excitement and joy they began to calm down and become more peaceful. They had occasional sips of water, and we gave them treats because they were so hungry after all the running. For the rest of the evening they sat near the car for shade and rested. Occasionally they would go for another run and return extremely exhausted. They enjoy these trip immensely, but they also get very tired easily because of their old age. The next day, I’m guessing their limbs hurt because they refused to walk around much and they spent their time sleeping around the house. When we were at the desert there was another group of people enjoying Dubai’s evening air. Angel, being the naughty little dog decided that she wanted to join them and began running towards their area. We had to chase her and catch her before she ruined their picnic.

Exercise is extremely important for the well-being of a dog. Make sure your dog gets at least 30 minutes of exercise every day. Exercise can improve bone and joint health. Heart and lung function can improve. Sport and working dogs need the right exercise to be able to perform well. On the other hand, Excessive or inappropriate exercise can damage a dog's body and mind. Jumping high in the air to chase a toy and landing awkwardly has crippled many dogs. The best type of exercise includes short walks, a healthy game of tug and war or catch-catch (with tennis balls).
Keep the weather and surrounding temperature in mind when you exercise your dog. Dogs can experience heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Unlike humans, dogs do not have an efficient body-cooling system. Young dogs and old dogs have poorer temperature regulating abilities than dogs in the prime of life and the peak of physical condition. Dogs with shortened muzzles are at an enormous disadvantage in heat tolerance. Black dogs in the sun are at greatly increased risk of overheating, as are long-haired dogs whether in sun or not.

This post includes a compilation of the various dog breeds.

Dear Diary,

We give Angel pedigree and Bruno food from Royal Canin. Bruno’s food is prescribed by the vet and he eats that to avoid renal failure. He is at risk of renal failure because his health is deteriorating as he’s getting quite old now. They are fed twice a day, once at 8 in the morning and once at 8 in the night. Both Angel and Bruno get treats occasionally. Additionally to improve the way their breath smells we also give them chewy treats. These chewy treats come in different flavors. On special days like their Birthdays we give both the dogs cake. This cake can be bought from pet stores as cakes that contain cocoa beans and sugar that are harmful to their health. When Angel was a baby, she would teethe a lot so to keep her mouth busy we would give her treats that were very thick and would take her at least 3 hours to completely demolish. Until Bruno was around 5-6 years old his diet was restricted to only yogurt and rice. Surprisingly, he has grown up to be one of the strongest, most muscular dog I have seen.

Thinking about what to feed your dog, and about the various nutritional foods is an important aspect of raising a dog. Mentioned below are tips that you should keep in mind while choosing an appropriate diet for your dog.

1.       Harmful food for dogs:

Avocado, Alcohol, onions and garlic, coffee and tea, grapes and raisins, milk and other dairy products (though it is alright to dilute milk and give that to your dog, dairy products may cause diarrhea), macadamia nuts, candy and gum, chocolates, fat trimmings (from meat), persimmons, peaches, plums, raw eggs, raw meat and fish, salt, sugary goods and drinks, yeast dough and your medicine.

2.        When choosing a diet plan for your dog keep his/her weight, size, breed and age in mind. Additionally stick to this diet and if you do plan on changing it gradually bring it into your dog’s diet.

3.       Refrain from giving your dog table scraps, not only is it unhealthy for your dog but it also results in an undisciplined dog.

 “’Cleanliness is godliness” Ever since I can remember, people have always told me this saying. It is important to follow the rules of hygiene and groom your dog. Dogs can be bathed by being sprayed with a hand-held shower head, or doused with water from a bucket. Use warm water to bathe your dog. While bathing your dog, it is important wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty in. I warn you bathing a dog is not for the weak hearted. It makes your job easier if you use hand scrubs to scrub your dog’s coat. When it comes to using shampoo, there are different kinds. I would suggest you use a sweet smelling, fleas repellant and anti-tick shampoo. This guarantees cleanliness. Also note that when you wash your dogs’ face make sure to be careful because if water gets into your dogs ears it can be extremely harmful. Additionally make sure you rinse them well because if any shampoo remains on their body, it can cause irritation. Most dogs hate baths (I know mine do) but later being wrapped up in a warm towel is the best thing for them. Angel and Bruno have their own towels that they absolutely adore.

 Brushing your dogs’ hair is also an essential part of grooming. It gets rid of loose hair, enables you to find any insects residing in the comfort of your dogs’ fur and guarantees a silky coat. You should also make sure your dogs’ nails are trimmed by professionals (to make sure they’re done properly). This gives them more comfort while they are walking, and ensures their sharp nails don’t harm you.

These are the tools you might use to groom your dog:

1.       Nail clippers

 

 

2.       Shampoo

 

 

 

3.     Brushes

 

 

 

 





 

 

 

 

 

This Blog doesn’t exist solely for me to talk about my dogs and how much I truly love them but also to educate the owners out there about how to bring up dogs. Dogs are like babies, they do require food and shelter but they also need love, affection and undivided attention from their owners. And yes, for those who may be wondering, Dogs are a man’s best friend. The first steps you should take when you get a dog are to identify which kind of food he/she prefers to eat and to ensure that you have a vet who you can turn to at any time of the day. It is also extremely essential to make sure that your dog is given all the required vaccinations. Do not disregard the vaccinations, I repeat DO NOT DISREGARD THE VACCINATIONS. This is for both yours’ and your dogs’ safety. I’ve listed below all the basic vaccinations your dog requires. To avoid potential problems please consult your vet.

Vaccination Schedule for Dogs

Diseases	Primary Vaccination	Secondary Vaccination	Re-Vaccination
Canine Distemper Canine Hepatitis   (CanineAdenovirus 2) Corona Viral Enteritis Canine Parainfluenza Parvo Virus Infection Leptospirosis   (Canicola)   (icterohaemorrhagiae)	6 weeks of age	2-3 weeks later upto 16 weeks of age	Annual
Rabies	3 months of age	After 3 months	Annual

 

 

Dear Diary,

So now you know how I got my Angel, this is another story about a magnificent beast (I’m joking, he’s harmless). 2 Years after we got Angel, we decided there was room for one more. Our friend was having trouble taking care of his 5 year old dog, Bruno due to his old age. He was looking for a good family for Bruno and BINGO! We were more than happy to welcome him into our home. Bruno is a big dog, nearly twice the size of Angel but he considers himself a baby. His protective instincts make not only us but even our neighbors feel safe. The first encounter between the two dogs was strange. They played a short game of hide and seek and let’s see who smells better but they got along just fine. Bruno has been a great addition to our family and though he has the appearance of a pony, he’s just a big baby. His calm and composed personality rubbed off on Angel and for the past 6 years they’ve been supporting each other and the safety of our house. Bruno is a golden brown Labrador and his muscular body frame makes him one of the best looking animals I’ve seen. Well, if you ask me he could pass off as a dog model. Bruno is attached to each and everyone in the family and gives everyone his undivided attention which makes him super special. He is a great addition to the family and I’m the luckiest girl to have adopted him.

Dear Diary,

Ever since I was a child I’ve always wanted a pet. I had goldfish and Hamsters whose company I most indefinitely enjoyed but I was never satisfied. I always felt like a part of me was missing. One day, after a long day at school, I was just sitting on the sofa and basking in the glory of a hot glass of milk, when my dad told me that he had a surprise for me. Curiosity and excitement got the better of me and like the annoying child I was, I prodded and poked him until he told me the big surprise. We were going to get a dog! The whole car journey I felt a mix of emotions but above all I couldn’t wait to see the new member of our family. We reached our destination and a young man was standing outside the car holding a small cage. Inside the cage were 5 little puppies. They were Labradors. We had previously decided that we were going to get a male dog so we began separating the females from males. Through the short process one baby caught my eye and at that moment I knew I had to have her. Her coat was white with a tint of golden and her eyes were rimmed black. She was by far the most beautiful creature I had ever seen. My eyes welled up with tears as she bounded towards me and tripped over my shoes. At that moment I had formed an inseparable bond with her. Angel, I named her that because after all she was an angel in disguise. It has been 8 years now and she is a significant part of our family. Angel has always been by my side and in fact here she is sitting right next to me while I write this post. I feel blessed to have her in my life.