Spring is the shedding season, after spending a winter with thick, long fur, it starts to shed. Whether it’s grooming by hand or the Siberian Husky scratching itself, there will be a lot of hair falling out. Especially after the Spring Festival, you can see a ball of hair on the ground and in the kennel every day. This is a normal physiological change, shedding the “winter coat” to adapt to the heat of summer. But if it falls off too much, exposing the skin, it is a skin disease.
For shedding hair, it should be combed and swept daily to avoid shedding hair sticking to the body and forming a felt (also known as hair matting). Additionally, pay attention to keeping the skin clean and hygienic, otherwise, unclean skin will itch, and the Siberian Husky will scratch or rub its body to relieve the itching sensation. This can easily injure the skin and cause bacterial infections. Unclean skin also provides a breeding ground for parasites, fungi, etc., leading to skin diseases.
Spring is also the breeding season, and in addition to breeding superior purebred dogs, it is important to prevent unnecessary breeding. Keep your Siberian Husky under good supervision and wait until you find a suitable breeding partner before mating.
You should manage the heated Siberian Husky bitch at this time.
Firstly, it is important to prevent theft and unauthorized breeding, especially for purebred Siberian Huskies, to prevent the deterioration of Siberian Huskies and crossbreeding.
Secondly, it is important to choose the right breeding time to avoid missing breeding opportunities. For Siberian Huskies that are not intended to be bred, consider having them spayed to avoid the negative effects of heat before and after their heat cycle. During the heat cycle of Siberian Huskies, male dogs may fight each other for mating rights, so it is important to prevent bites and injuries. If an injury occurs, it should be treated promptly. To prevent bloodshed, it is best to walk Siberian Huskies in areas with fewer dogs.
In spring, microorganisms and parasites also start to be active and multiply, and infectious diseases and parasitic diseases begin to become more prevalent. At this time, it is important to promptly deworm and vaccinate your Siberian Husky. When vaccinating a Siberian Husky, it is important to note that only healthy Siberian Huskies should be vaccinated.
A qualified Siberian Husky veterinarian will always conduct a clinical examination before administering vaccines to a Siberian Husky, including checking the dog’s temperature, respiration, heart rate, performing a physical examination, and asking about its medical history. If the owner brings their Siberian Husky to the clinic for vaccination, and the veterinarian does not conduct a check and proceeds to administer the vaccine, there is a risk of an unexpected event occurring. Some Siberian Huskies may appear healthy on the surface, but may have underlying health issues that flare up after receiving the vaccine, resulting in serious or even fatal consequences.
Therefore, any pet with a high temperature or that appears weak during the pre-vaccination examination should not be vaccinated immediately. Instead, the pet should be allowed to recover its strength or fully recover from its illness before receiving the vaccine.
A Siberian Husky that has just been bought, especially one that was purchased from a market, may have come into contact with other sick pets and cannot be vaccinated immediately. A preventive serum can be injected first, which generally provides 2 weeks of immunity. Two weeks later, when the Siberian Husky is stronger and has adapted to its new environment, it can be vaccinated. Siberian Huskies that are not yet eligible for vaccination should not be vaccinated.
Generally, Siberian Husky puppies are 40 days old or older. After vaccination, there may be a temporary reaction in the immune system, which may cause fever, decreased alertness, decreased appetite, and drowsiness. These are normal reactions and usually resolve within 1-3 days.