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[转帖]犬的常见问题-收集犬可能遇到的各种问题
<b>[转帖]PUPPY PROOFING YOUR HOME </b>Before bringing your puppy home, you'll need to "puppyproof" your house. Puppies are like babies: they want to explore every corner of your house, and they want to put everything into their mouths. 在你将狗狗带回家之前,你需要“狗阅”你的家。因为狗狗会探险家里每一个角落,希望把所有东东都放进它们的嘴里。 Here's a simple checklist to make sure your home is safe before letting Rover run free: 这里是一个简单的清查表,可以提醒你让你房子安全,以备小东西四处游走 Make sure all poisonous household items are securely stored out of the puppy's reach 确定所有有毒的家居用品都收藏到了狗狗够不到的地方。 Did you put the household cleaners, laundry detergents, bleach, disinfectants, insecticides, cleaning fluid, fertilizers, mothballs, antifreeze, insect poisons, rat poisons and other items in cabinets or on high shelves? These items can be deadly to your puppy. As your new puppy grows, he will be able to explore higher places and be tempted to jump up on shelves. 你是不是将清洁用品,漂白剂,消毒剂,杀虫剂,清洁剂,化肥,卫生球,防冻剂,虫药,老鼠药和其他类似物品放在柜子内或者比较高的架子上了?因为这些产品对于狗狗来说十分有害。请记住,随着你狗狗的长大,它们可以到达更高的地方并且可能跳到位置较高的架子上。 Check your plants 检查你的植物 Many plants in and around your house can be threatening to your pup. Did you know that the pits of apricots and peaches, as well as spinach and tomato vines, can make your puppy sick and, in large dosages, can even be fatal? 很多生长在你房子内或周围的植物都可能威胁到狗狗。你知道么?杏核,桃核还有菠菜和西红柿秧可以导致狗狗生病。在很多病例中甚至是致命的。(关于更详细的植物名单,我会在帖子后面补发) Look at your house from your puppy's point of view 用狗狗的视角观察你的房间 Get down on all fours and look around. Are there any dangling electric cords, loose nails, plastic bags or other tempting objects that will be in puppy's reach? If there are, be sure to put them away immediately. 爬在地面上观察四周,房间内有没有悬挂的电线?松动的钉子?塑料袋子或者其他狗狗可能够的到的危险物品?如果有,请立刻清理。 SOME ADDITIONAL TIPS 补充的小贴示 Never leave your puppy unsupervised inside or outside, and keep him off balconies, upper porches and high decks 无论在室内还是室外,要让狗狗在你的监控范围内。让狗狗远离阳台,高的门廊和甲板。 Keep your toilet lid down 放空洗手间的水 Puppies are often tempted to play in toilet bowl water. This habit can be awful to break. Not only is it embarrassing when friends or family are visiting, but toilet cleanser may be harmful if swallowed. 狗狗经常企图在抽水马桶中玩耍,这个习惯是很危险的。不仅会在亲戚朋友来家拜访时让主人大丢面子,还因为如果狗狗咽下洗手间的清洗液会是十分有害的。 Unplug, remove or cover any electrical cords in your puppy's confinement area。 在狗狗活动所及的区域里拔掉、拆除或者隐藏起电源线。 Chewing on these cords can cause severe mouth burns, electrocution and fires. It is also a good idea to cover electrical outlets, when they are not in use. 啃咬这些电线可能会严重灼伤狗狗的嘴巴,电死狗狗或者发生火灾。最好将废弃不用的电源插口盖起来。 Keep buttons, string, sewing needles, pins and other sharp objects out of your puppy's reach 将纽扣,线,缝纫针,别针和其他锋利物体放在狗狗够不到的地方。 If your puppy swallows any of these objects, he can damage his mouth and internal organs. 如果你的狗狗将以上物品吞下,会伤害他们的嘴巴和内部器官。 Do not tie ribbons around your puppy's neck 不要将带子系在狗狗的脖子上。 Puppy may be tempted to chew the ribbon, which can cause digestive problems. He could also choke himself if he catches the ribbon on anything. 狗狗可能试图啃咬带子,这样会导致消化问题。如果带子钩在其他物体上,可能会导致狗狗窒息。 SUPPLIES TO BUY 需置备的物品 Before bringing your puppy home, purchase the following supplies. Preparing in advance for the arrival of your new pal will allow you and your puppy to spend time getting to know each other. 在把狗狗带回家以前,购买下列物品。最好在狗狗来到你家之前购买,这样你和狗狗就有充足的时间彼此熟悉了 Food and Water Bowls 食物和水碗 Select bowls that won't tip over. Make sure they're easy to clean, since they will need to be washed daily. Purchase separate bowls for food and water. You may want to buy smaller bowls at first, and upgrade to larger ones as your puppy grows. This will keep him from getting buried under a heaping pile of dog food or from falling in his water bowl every time he drinks. 选择那些不爱翻倒并易于清洗的碗,因为狗狗的碗你必须每天清洗。还要选择那些储水和放食物分开的碗。你应该在开始的时候买一个小的,然后随着狗狗的长大更换大碗。这样狗狗就不至于埋在一大堆狗食里或者每次喝水的时候都掉到水里了。 Collar 项圈 There are a <i>var</i>iety of lightweight collars available for your puppy. Regardless of the collar style you choose for your puppy, remember to attach an identification tag listing your puppy's name, your address and phone number. 市场上有很多分量轻的项圈供你选择。无论你选择什么样的,请记住 在上面挂一个标牌注明狗狗的名字,你的地址和电话。 Your puppy's first collar should be made of lightweight nylon or leather. To measure your puppy's collar size, measure his neck and add two inches. To ensure that the collar fits properly, you should be able to slide two fingers between the collar and your puppy's neck. If your fingers fit comfortably, you have the right size collar 你狗狗的第一个项圈应该是用重量轻的尼龙或者皮革做的。项圈的大小是狗狗脖子的尺寸加2英寸。如果在狗狗脖子和项圈之间的缝隙里可以放下你的两个手指,那么项圈的尺寸就是合适的。 Leash 皮带 Leashes come in a <i>var</i>iety of styles, such as leather, nylon and retractable, and a in <i>var</i>iety of lengths. A six-foot leash is the ideal length for both training and walking. 皮带有很多种,或者是皮革,或者是尼龙。有可伸缩的,也有各种长度的。一般说来6英尺的长度比较合适,不论用于训练还是散步。 Grooming Supplies 修剪工具 Make sure you have the proper grooming tools. These will differ depending on your puppy's coat. For shorthaired breeds, use a brush with natural bristles, a rubber currycomb or a hand mitt. A sturdy wide-toothed <i>meta</i>l comb is needed for longhaired breeds. Be sure to include a flea comb in your grooming supplies, and begin by establishing a weekly grooming program with your puppy as quickly as possible. 确保你有修剪工具。这要根据狗狗的不同皮毛来决定。对于那些短毛品种,一个猪鬃刷子,一个橡胶马梳和一个橡胶手套就足够了。坚硬宽齿的金属梳子适用于长毛的品种。再请准备一个跳蚤箅子。要每周定期给狗狗梳理毛发。 Toys 玩具 All puppies need toys to help them exercise and to provide them with a safe way to satisfy their chewing cravings. Be sure to choose toys that are made for puppies and cannot be splintered, torn apart or swallowed. Large rawhide chips, nylon chews and hard rubber balls are fun and safe. As a general rule, if the toy can fit comfortably in a puppy's mouth, it's too small. 所有狗狗都需要玩具以帮助它们锻炼和提供一个磨牙的安全方法。 选择那些专门为狗狗设计的不易碎的和不易被咽下的玩具。大的生牛皮条,尼龙咬件和大橡胶球都是又有趣又安全的。总的来说,如果玩具很容易就放到狗狗的嘴里,就太小了。 Your puppy's Toy Chest should be free from the following items 以下几项是不被提倡用于狗狗玩具的: - Sponge toys or items with hard, sharp points or attachments which can break off and be dangerous if swallowed. 带有尖硬部分的海绵玩具。这些部分如果脱落被咽下会很危险。 - Shoes or other personal clothing. Giving your puppy these items will only teach him that it's okay to chew your shoes and rip holes in your shirts. 鞋子和其他衣服。把这些物品给狗狗,无疑是告诉它们可以随便咬你的衣服和鞋子。 - Balls of string, yarn, cellophane, plastic baggies and other household goods that could get lodged in your puppy's throat causing him to choke or suffocate. 线球,纱线,玻璃纸,塑料袋和其他居家用品。这些物品会卡在狗狗的喉咙里,导致它窒息或者噎住。 - Children's toys made of soft rubber, fur, wool, sponge or plastic. If your puppy swallows a small particle of any of these materials, it could cause digestive problems. 由软橡胶,毛,羊毛,海绵或塑料瞥傻亩??婢摺H绻?饭费氏抡庑┎牧系乃槠?赡艿贾孪??侍狻?Puppy Food 狗狗食物 Start your puppy on the right track with the essential nutrition of a balanced puppy food. 要在开始的时候把狗狗带到食用营养均衡的狗粮的正道上去 Crate or Sleeping Bed 箱式狗窝和睡床 Your puppy will need a warm, comfortable place to sleep. A crate provides a den for your puppy when you are not home. Your puppy's crate should be large enough for him to stand up, turn around and lie down and should have adequate ventilation. Even if you crate your puppy, you should have a separate sleeping bed for when you are at home. Make sure you buy a puppy-sized bed rather than an adult-sized bed, so your puppy will feel safe and snug. 狗狗需要一个暖和,舒适的地方睡觉。当你不在家的时候,箱式狗窝为狗狗提供了一个睡觉的好地方。狗狗的窝必须足够大,可以让狗狗在里面随意地站起来,转身,躺下而且通风良好。即使你是在笼子里面养狗狗,你在家的时候也应当给狗狗准备一张床。你要购买幼犬床,而不是成犬床,这样你的狗狗会感到安全和暖和。 Book on puppy care 狗狗护理的书籍 Place this handy reference guide on a shelf in your bedroom, den or kitchen. You never know when you'll need a quick answer. 将参考书籍放在你卧室的书架上或者厨房里。你不知道什么需要它们的帮助。 |
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