In the early 19th century, a breed of the improved product of an English church hunting priest named Jack Russell in Devon, hence the name Jack Russell Terrier. Russell, who is keen on fox hunting, is not satisfied with the breed of hunting dogs, but hopes to obtain a dog breed that is brave and alert, and can chase prey in the hole. So, how can we take good care of the pet dog Jack Russell Terrier?

Jack Russell Terrier

1. Spring

Spring is the season for Russell Terriers to come into heat, mate, breed and molt. Pay attention to the management of dogs in heat, groom their coats, and prevent skin diseases.

Russell Terriers often experience some special changes in their physiological functions and normal behavior during estrus. Bitches in heat will walk around, so you should take good care of them, especially good purebred dogs. They should not be allowed to go out and mate freely, in order to prevent the breed from being purified. Male dogs often fight for mates and are prone to injury. If they find the injury, they should deal with it in time.

Spring is also molting season. The thick winter hair will fall off. If it is not combed in time and often, the unclean skin will cause itching. The dog will scratch and rub the body to eliminate the itching, which will easily break the skin and cause bacterial infection. The unclean coat is easy to roll the felt, providing a favorable place for the reproduction of external parasites and fungi, causing skin diseases. Therefore, in spring, attention should be paid to combing and cleaning of the coat to prevent skin diseases.

2. Summer

In summer, the climate is hot and humid, and attention should be paid to preventing heatstroke and moisture to prevent food poisoning.

The Russell Terrier is prone to heat stroke due to the difficulty in dissipating body heat in an environment with high temperature and high humidity. For this reason, activities under the hot sun should be avoided, the kennel should be moved to a shady place, and the dog should be given cold baths frequently in hot weather. When the dog is found to have symptoms such as difficulty breathing, increased skin temperature, and rapid heartbeat, you should quickly apply a cold compress to the head with a wet and cold towel, move it to a cool and ventilated place, and immediately ask a veterinarian for treatment. In order to prevent moisture, it is necessary to weigh and dry bedding frequently. After rinsing the kennel with water, it must be thoroughly dried before entering the dog. After the dog is wet by rain, it should be dried with a towel in time.

Summer dog feed is easy to ferment and deteriorate, which can easily cause food poisoning. Therefore, the best food for dogs is fresh food that has been heated and cooled. The amount of feeding should be appropriate and there should be no excess. Food that has been fermented and spoiled should be resolutely thrown away, and should not be used for fear of waste. Because spoiled food may contain bacterial toxins, even heat treatment cannot destroy it. Dogs eat food containing toxins, can cause food poisoning, if not treated in time will lead to death. Therefore, whenever the dog is found to have vomiting, diarrhea, and general weakness shortly after feeding, you should immediately seek medical treatment from a veterinarian.

3. Autumn

In autumn, the Russell Terrier has strong metabolism, increased appetite, and increased feed intake. Summer hair begins to fall off, and autumn hair begins to grow. , is also the second breeding season of the year, and its management methods have many similarities to spring.

The food is abundant in autumn, the food intake should be increased, the quality should be improved, and the physical reserve should be done well for the winter.

Pay attention to grooming to promote winter hair growth. In late autumn, the temperature difference between day and night is large, and the insulation work of the kennel at night should be done well. Prevent colds.

4. Winter

In winter, the weather is cold, and management should focus on preventing cold and heat preservation, and preventing respiratory diseases.

Due to the drop in temperature, the body is attacked by cold air, or due to improper management, not paying attention to cold protection and heat preservation, being exposed to rain and wind after exercise, and the dampness of the kennel will cause a cold, and severe bronchitis will occur. , pneumonia and other respiratory diseases. Effective measures to prevent colds are to prevent cold and keep warm, thicken mattresses, and replace them in time to keep them dry and prevent robbery; when the weather is sunny and warm, strengthen outdoor sports to enhance physical fitness and improve disease resistance. Sunbathing can not only keep warm, the ultraviolet rays in the sun also have the effect of disinfection and sterilization, and can promote the respiration of calcium, which is conducive to the growth and development of bones, and prevents rickets from occurring in young dogs.

The seasons change, so should our maintenance methods.