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What does my dog need?

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Question
Hi Kristin!

I'm just a teenager but have had my dog about four years and am getting worried i'm not giving him what he needs, of course I give him love, affection, play with him when I am free and try to take him on a 3/4 - 1 hour walk a day.

But does he need grooming often? I bath him every week but is there a specific shampoo that is good for labradors?

Is it good to give him supplements? My parents take him to the vet for check-ups and worm tablets and kennel cough but is that enough.

Should I play with him more?

Is he comfortable at night? He has a bed full of cushions and blankets but sometimes he'd rather sleep on the floor or on my bed.

Am I just paranoid or am a bad dog owner.

Yours,
Ashleigh

Answer
From the sounds of it you are doing just about everything right :) Vitimins are always good as is glucosomine as it prevents joint damage

Dogs like sleeping on pillows so that is a good idea as well

your not paroid nor a bad dog owner,you are a good dog owner looking for some answers :)