Owning dogs, in particular taking care of the japanese spitz, is a specialty of humans across the globe. Some zoologists say dogs were originally domesticated sometime between 12,000 and 25,000 years ago—and that all dogs evolved from wolves. Since then, human beings have selectively bred more than four hundred different breeds, which range in size from 4-pound teacup poodles all the way up to Irish wolfhounds, whose 3-foot stature earns them the distinction of tallest pooch. However, the most widespread pooches are non-pedigree dogs—the one-of-a-kind dogs known as mixed-breeds. The japanese spitz is another favorite choice among canine owners. Some owners are oblivious, however, of many common japanese spitz care tips.
Typical cost of care for the japanese spitz
The annual cost of providing for the japanese spitz—to include food, veterinary care, toys and license—could vary between four hundred twenty and seven hundred eighty dollars. This doesn’t even count capital expenses for sterilization surgery, collar and leash, dog carrier and a crate. Tip: Be positive you have all the required items before you get your japanese spitz home.
General japanese spitz Care
japanese spitz Feeding Routine
- japanese spitz pups between 8 and twelve weeks need four bowls of food in a day.
- japanese spitz puppies 3 to 6 months old should be fed three meals in a day.
- Feed puppies 6 months old to 1 year two meals per day.
- When your japanese spitz makes his first birthday, 1 feeding in a 24 hour period is enough.
- Some adult japanese spitzs might do better with two lighter bowls. It is your responsibility to adapt to your japanese spitz’s eating tendencies.
Excellent-quality dry dogfood ensures a well-balanced diet for full-grown japanese spitzs and may be mixed with water, broth, or canned food. Your japanese spitz may enjoy cottage cheese, fruits and vegetables, and cooked eggs, but these additions shouldn’t add up to more than ten pct of his or her daily food. japanese spitz puppies should probably be given top-quality, name brand puppy food. Please cut down on “people food”, however, since it can result in mineral and vitamin imbalances, tooth and bone issues, and might create extremely finicky food choices as well as obesity. Give fresh, clean water at all times, and be certain to wash food and water bowls daily.
japanese spitz Care Tips: Your japanese spitz needs physical activity daily
japanese spitzs must have daily physical activity in order to stay fit, stimulate their minds, and remain in good health. Exercise also really helps japanese spitzs avoid boredom, which often has the potential to lead to to destructive behavior. Exercise can curb many of your japanese spitz’s instinctual urges to chase, retrieve, chew, dig and herd. Exercise needs depend on your japanese spitz’s age and his level of health—but just a couple of walks around the block every day and 10 minutes outside probably will not do. If your japanese spitz is a 6 to 18 month adolescent, his requirements will probably be a little greater.
japanese spitz Grooming
You can help reduce shedding and keep your japanese spitz clean with regular brushing. Inspect for ticks and fleas every day during the summer or other warm weather. Sometimes japanese spitzs don’t need to be bathed more than a few times per year. Before the bath, cut out or comb any and all mats from the japanese spitz’s coat. Rinse all soap from the coat, or the dirt will stick to soap residue.
japanese spitz Handling
Pups, as opposed to adults, are clearly the easiest to handle. While carrying your japanese spitz puppy, place 1 hand under the dog’s chest, either with your forearm or other hand supporting the hind legs and rear. Never attempt to lift or grab your puppy by his or her front legs, nape or tail. If you have to lift a bigger, adult japanese spitz, pick it up from underneath, holding her chest with one arm and rump with the other.
How to House your japanese spitz
Your japanese spitz needs a warm peaceful spot to rest away from all breezes and off the floor. You may wish to think about buying a doggie bed, or feel like making one out of a wood box. Put a clean comforter or pillow inside the bed as cushion. Wash your japanese spitz’s bedding often. If your japanese spitz will be spending a lot of time outdoors, make sure she has access to covering and plenty of cool water in the summer, and a warm, dry, covered area during the winter.
japanese spitz Licensing and Identification
Make sure to heed your city’s licensing regulations. You should affix the license to the japanese spitz’s collar. The license, together with an identification tattoo or tag, will most likely help secure your japanese spitz’s return should she get lost.
japanese spitz Temperament Information
Training japanese spitzs
Well-mannered, companion japanese spitzs can truly be a blessing. But untrained, your japanese spitz could be a pain. Training your japanese spitz on the minimums—”Come”, “Down”, “Heel”, “Off”, “Sit”, “Stay”, and “Leave it”—will bolster your relationship both with the pooch as well as the house guests. If you own a pup, start training him on the right behavior immediately! Use little bits of food as an incentive and a reward. Pups should start obedience class when they have been adequately vaccinated. Call the local SPCA or humane society for details on training courses. It is wise to walk your japanese spitz on a leash while in public, even while a pup. Just be sure your doggie will come back to you when you say. An aggressive or disobedient japanese spitz shouldn’t play with other people.
Your japanese spitz’s Health
japanese spitzs should visit the veterinarian for a complete assessment, innoculations and a heartworm blood examination every year, and promptly when he is injured or ill.
Knowing Your japanese spitz’s Oral Health
While many of us may simply dislike our japanese spitz’s halitosis, we must pay attention to what it might represent. Halitosis is a sign that your japanese spitz is in need of a dental examination. Plaque caused by bacteria results in a terrible stench that demands the help of a professional. After you give your japanese spitz a professional oral cleaning, her gums and teeth may be kept up by brushing regularly, feeding a special diet focused on dental health, and eliminating table food. Your vet can provide you with additional info for eradicating periodontal problems and bad breath. You can easily clean your japanese spitz’s teeth with a doggie paste or a homemade baking soda and water paste twice weekly. Use a child’s soft toothbrush, a gauze pad or a piece of nylon stocking stretched over your finger. Some japanese spitzs end up with periodontal disease, which is also known as an infection between the teeth and gums. This troublesome disease can sometimes cause your japanese spitz’s loss of teeth and also spread infection throughout her body. Veterinarians may clean the teeth as a regular part of your japanese spitz’s health checkup.
Bad japanese spitz Breath
Even though the foul odors brought on by dental disease might not be serious if detected early enough, sometimes odors may also indicate fairly serious, long-term problems. A sweet, fruity smell can be a sign of diabetes, while liver or intestinal diseases may cause foul breath. If your japanese spitz’s breath smells like urine or ammonia, kidney disease is a possible reason. Set an appointment with a veterinarian whenever your japanese spitz has halitosis along with other signs of disease like excessive urinating or drinking, depression or lethargy, weight loss, nausea, or decreased appetite.
japanese spitz Flea and Tick Issues
Daily checks of your japanese spitz for fleas and ticks during the summer are important. Use a flea comb to remove and find fleas. There are numerous new methods of flea reduction. Ask your vet about her options.
japanese spitzs With Heartworm Issues
This parasite lives in the heart and is passed from an infested dog to your japanese spitz by mosquitoes. Heartworm infections are known to be fatal. It is important you ensure your japanese spitz submits to a blood screening for this parasite each year during the spring. A once-a-month pill given throughout the warm, wet time of the year will protect your japanese spitz. If ever you vacation in a warmer-than-usual climate with your japanese spitz in the winter, he must be on the preventive medicine during the trip. There are some locations, usually the places with milder temperatures, where vets recommend worm medication be consumed throughout the year.
Poisions and Medicines
Please don’t give your japanese spitz medicine that hasn’t been prescribed by his veterinarian. Are you aware that just 1 regular-strength ibuprofen capsule will cause ulcers in some dogs Make sure your japanese spitz is never exposed to rat poison and other rodenticides. Make sure you call your dog’s veterinarian when you think your japanese spitz has ingested a poison. You could also immediately call the ASPCA Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 for 24 hr. help.
japanese spitz Reproductive Operations
Male japanese spitzs should be neutered – the removal of the testicles – and females spayed – the removal of the uterus and ovaries – by six months old. You can significantly reduce your female’s breast cancer risk by spaying prior to adulthood. The risk of a sick uterus, which is also a serious disease that impacts more mature females, can be eliminated by spaying while young. Neutering males helps prevent prostate and testicular diseases, some hernias and certain aggressive behavior.
Vaccinating your japanese spitz
- japanese spitz pups should be immunized with a combination shot (called the “5-in-one”) at two, 3 and 4 months old, and again once every year. This vaccine protects your pup from parainfluenza, parvovirus, leptospirosis, hepatitis, and distemper. The japanese spitz must be innoculated for at least the first 4 months of her life.
- If your japanese spitz has not been vaccinated and is older than 4 months, she will need two immunizations promptly, two or 3 weeks apart. After that you must immunize yearly.
- Your japanese spitz pup’s socialization should coincide with the innoculation program. Many doctors advise that new owners take their japanese spitz puppies to socialization courses, beginning at eight to 9 weeks old. They should have received their first vaccinations by then.
Statutes are so different around the country, that it’s best to contact your local vet to get rabies innoculation information. As an example, New York City laws state that pets older than three months be vaccinated for rabies. After the first shot, you must get another shot the next year, and then every 3 years. There are many vaccines, many of which are right for your japanese spitz. There are others that are not, however. Ask your japanese spitz’s vet for his recommendation. By the way, if your japanese spitz gets ill because he is not properly innoculated, do not give the shot until the dog has made a full recovery.
Hookworms in japanese spitzs
japanese spitzs are commonly exposed to worms—in all areas, both rural and urban. Tiny eggs produced by intestinal worms are passed in an infested japanese spitz’s stool. Most puppies, from all environments, even those with healthy mothers, carry roundworms or hookworms. Getting an accurate, early diagnosis is the key to treatment. This will make sure that the medicine is successful against the worms your japanese spitz has. A dewormer that eradicates hookworms, for example, can’t kill tapeworms. Your veterinarian can best identify the culprit—and prescribe the right medication.
Additional japanese spitz Care Tips
japanese spitz Supply Checklist
- Premium-quality dog food and snacks specifically for japanese spitzs and similarly-sized dogs
- Food dish
- Water bowl
- Toys, toys and more toys, including safe chew toys
- Brush and comb for grooming, including flea comb
- Collar with license and identification tag
- Leash
- Carrier (for puppies)
- Crate for training
- Dog box or bed with quilt or towel
- Doggie or child’s toothbrush
Warnings to be Heeded
The following items should never be fed to japanese spitzs:
- Alcohol, beer, wine or liquor
- Coffee, tea, or chocolate
- Raisins and grapes
- Spoiled or moldy food
- Onions, garlic and chives
- Poultry bones
- Salt or salty foods
- Tomato leaves, unripe fruit and stems
- Dough
Final Thoughts
Unless you are at home, or in a secured, fenced-in place, always keep your japanese spitz on a leash. If your japanese spitz goes #2 on your neighbor’s yard, her sidewalk or any other public place, please remove it! Don’t forget to check out these other articles about japanese spitzs
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