Tips for Caring for Your Dog During Quarantine: Walks, Disinfection and More Recommendations
One of the biggest doubts that society had, just before the declaration of a state of alarm, was whether people with dogs could continue walking them on the street. Obviously, these types of animals have to go out in order to relieve themselves and this will not change even if we humans have to quarantine from home.
Given this kind of permission that the government grants to dog owners, there were many who on their social networks have joked about the subject and have wished to have one to be able to go out on the streets during these days of confinement.
Although it is always good to get the positive side to all this problem, this authorization is due to the good care that the dogs have to receive in their day to day and that it has to continue even if we are in times of confinement.
Dog owners have the right to go outside as long as it is for a short period and many of their houses are not far away. Otherwise, you have to live with your pets while the quarantine is active and make sure that during this time at home they have the best care.
Tips for Caring for Your Dog During the Quarantine
Short and unaccompanied walks: Being able to go outside to walk the dog is also exposing yourself to a risky situation and therefore precautionary measures must be taken. Dog walks must be short, without straying far from our usual home and without direct contact with other people and/or animals.
Keep fit:
Dogs are very active animals and that’s why they love to play. Surely many people took advantage of the walk time to play with their pet for a time, however, this situation is not possible during the quarantine time. The most recommended during these days is to do some games or exercises with the dog in our own house, in order to get her to spend that accumulated energy and stay in shape.
Disinfect legs when you return from the walk:
COVID-19 is a very resistant virus that can remain active for up to 24 hours. If we go out, we have the possibility of coming into contact with him, even without becoming infected and that is why it is recommended to wash your hands right after arriving home. While these recommendations focus more on people, dogs should do it, too. After the walk, owners should wash their dogs’ paws to remove any possible remnants of the virus.
Daily training:
Many people have posted on their social networks how boring they have been since home confinement was activated. It should be borne in mind that humans are not the only ones who get bored and that dogs also suffer this sensation, so taking advantage to do something together is a very good option. Reinforcing the knowledge of our dog, in addition to improving his physical skills, will also be a moment of entertainment and fun for the owner and pet.
Balanced diet:
Now that we are confined to our homes and the dog is not able to do as much physical activity, we may have to make changes to his diet. Not consuming as many calories causes not having to eat as many foods, which means perhaps having to readjust the daily food rations.
