Black Russian Terrier is practically a very healthy breed. But you still need to bring your pet to an expert veterinary that will do the primary assessment on your dog’s health and the setting of the foundation care. The vet will also determine your dog’s nutrition needs; the food you give to your dog plays a huge role in keeping your dog healthy. Feeding your dog nutritious foods will give him ample of energy that must be released on a daily physical and mental exercise to avoid energy to build up that yields to issues relating to his behavior, allow your Black Russian Terrier to have about an hour of playtime. Also, pay special attention to the dog’s dental care to prevent building up of tartar and plaque that causes cavities and tooth decay.

And also, be familiar with the warning signs of illness, if alarmed visit your veterinarian for urgent medical care. The illnesses that you should keep an eye for because it is most likely to occur are orthopedic problems like hip and elbow dysplasia and progressive retinal atrophy and cataracts of eye disorders. Black Russian Terrier is also been known to be prone to bloating for it is better to feed the dog in several small meals rather than giving a one-time big time meal.

Being stubborn as they are intelligent, obedience training should start while young to show them who is in charge as well as socialization with family to accept people. Another aspect to consider is that they are working dogs with a strong work ethic that needs to be fed with tasks and work for it to be fulfilled. Just letting them lay around will dull their minds and hearts. So try to take each aspect into consideration when taking complete and genuine care for a dog.

Avoid unnecessary vet bills! Do your dog’s basic health check!