The appearance of a dog in the apartment completely changes the family's life. A new friend requires attention and care. These life hacks will help ease the care of your pet and save you time and nerves.
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Teeth Cleaning Teeth cleaning is one of the most challenging tasks for both the dog and the owner. To make the process easier, apply toothpaste to a rubber toy with bumps and let your pet chew on it.
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Slowing Down Food Consumption Some dogs eat too quickly, which can cause vomiting and digestive issues. The solution is simple: place a large object, such as a tennis ball or a small bowl upside down, in the food bowl. This will slow down their eating.
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How to Give a Pill If your dog refuses to take medication, hide the pill in a meatball, cheese, or egg yolk. Toss the balls one by one during playtime, saving the medication for the end when your pet is fully engaged in play.
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Protecting Eyes and Ears While Bathing A dog's sensitive eyes and ears can be irritated by water and soap. Put a shower cap on your pet or use it only during rinsing — it will take just a few seconds.
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Removing Stains from Carpets If your dog has left a stain on the carpet, treat it with white vinegar, then sprinkle a thick layer of baking soda. After 1–2 days, vacuum up the remnants — the smell will be completely gone, and the carpet fibers will remain intact.
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Removing Hair from Furniture A rubber glove dampened with water effectively collects hair from sofas and chairs. For carpets, use a rubber window squeegee.
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Protecting Cables Puppies love to chew on wires during teething. Wipe the cable with a cloth soaked in apple cider vinegar — the unpleasant taste and smell will deter your pet. Don't forget to offer rubber toys and special bones.
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Static Electricity During thunderstorms, pet fur can accumulate static electricity. Wipe your dog with a damp cloth to alleviate discomfort.
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Removing Ticks Do not try to remove ticks with your hands. Soak a cotton ball in liquid soap and bring it close to the parasite — after a few seconds, it will crawl onto the cotton ball by itself.
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Warm Sweater for a Small Dog To keep your pet warm in winter, sew a sweater from woolen leg warmers. Make holes for the paws and finish the edges to prevent the knit from unraveling. This is convenient and economical compared to designer clothing.
