If the birth of the baby is approaching, it’s time to check out some tricks for these siblings to get along and make it easier for the dog to adapt (WITH VIDEO)
More and more pets are seen and treated as children in families. But that scenario can change a bit when a new baby, this time human, arrives home. Obviously this new life will have an impact on the routine of the house, as it requires a lot of specific care. It turns out that these changes often make puppies very anxiousalso by altering their behavior.
Will it be possible to circumvent this situation and ensure the well-being of both children? Alto Astral spoke to vet Prissioni Rizelo and listed some foolproof tips to make it easier for you to cope with this adjustment period. Come and find out!
1- Respect your dog’s space
Even if you really want to, it may take some time for your pet and baby to become best friends. In the end, they need to know each other better and understand this relationship before anything else, right? All changes can cause initial arousal in the dog, but this will subside over time and an adaptation will emerge that will lead to acceptance of this new family member. In other words, calm down!
2- Bet on healthy interactions
Interaction is the basic principle for starting any relationship. Like this, encourage moments of contact between the two, but without forcing the bar. Bet on what’s healthy and natural, okay? Take advantage of the dog’s curiosity to introduce him to the baby better. However, he remembers never to leave them together unattended!
3- Knowing how to divide attention
Just as a mother with more than one human baby needs to share her attention, you will too. Of course, the newborn will take a lot of time and care, but do not leave your pet aside so. In addition to including him in family activities whenever possible, keep the times he is used to, such as feeding, walking, and playing. This is because the lack of attention and affection at this time can make everything even more difficult for the animal.
4- Relax your puppy
If anxiety is going to be a major problem for your dog, there’s nothing better than helping him relax! For this, there are many techniques available: activities, walks, games, interactive toys, videos and playlists developed exclusively for pets, foods with specific active ingredients, among others. What matters is to have fun and keep calm!
Although the tips are designed to help in this situation, you have to think that every pet is different, right? Therefore, be aware of your pet’s behavior and, if you notice anything abnormal, don’t hesitate to ask your vet for help, OK? Also, keeping your pet’s appointments, exams and vaccines up to date is very important to make this new moment work!
Be sure to watch the video below:
Source: Prissioni Rizelo, veterinary and science communication coordinator at Royal Canin.
Source: Terra
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