Ever wondered about how to protect your pet from dog bacteria?
Having a dog in life is something which a lot of people can’t live without. These animals become a huge part of your daily existence. And it’s easy to find yourself falling in love with them. Of course, while most dog owners will care a lot for their animals, there are some areas that are far too easy to ignore when you’re trying to give your pooch the best possible life.
To help you out with this, this post will be exploring some of the parts of your dog’s life which will involve the most bacteria, giving you the chance to clean up their act.
Their Food & Water Bowls
It’s hard to imagine eating from the same plate every day without cleaning it in between each meal. The food from the previous days would quickly turn, making the meals which come after harder and harder to enjoy. Daily cleaning must be done–consider the health implications of a choice like this.
Most people won’t do this to themselves, but will still be happy to do it to their dogs. It’s worth cleaning your dog’s bowls each time you fill them up, ensuring that there isn’t a chance for anything nasty to take hold which could hurt your furry friend.
On The Leash & Collar
Most people won’t feel comfortable taking their dog out for walks without a collar and a leash to keep them secure. Unfortunately, though, these items are rarely made out of materials that are designed to get wet and remain uncleaned, leading to things like mold in a lot of cases.
Overcoming this issue can be achieved through a number of routes. Strong dog leashes which are made from rubber are one of the best tools when you’re trying to solve this. Of course, though, it will also pay to make sure that you’re keeping it all nice and clean.
Where They Do Their Business
Like all animals, dogs have to relieve themselves from time to time, and a lot of people will let their animals do this in the same place each day. While this is convenient, it could open the doors to disgusting behavior, with a lot of dogs being happy to consume their waste when they get the chance.
If you are going to have them using the same space to do their business, it is critical that you clean it up each time. Not only will this keep the space cleaner for the dog, but it will also save any humans from accidentally getting the nasty stuff on their shoes or clothing.
With all of this in mind, you should be feeling ready to start working on the hygiene of your dog. Not a lot of people think about this issue when they first get a pet, assuming that their animal will be hardy enough to survive what the world can throw at them. This isn’t always the case, though. So it would be shame to make your animal sick because of rogue doggy bacteria.
She has a B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education/English and a Spanish Minor. In addition, she holds a Certificates in Natural Health and Herbology from accredited programs. She pursued these natural wellness certifications due to her love for herb gardening.
Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."
Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.
Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.
