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When you have a dog it is necessary to care for it very carefully. In return, you will be loved by your dog; the most important part of dog-care is (S1) ______. Not only does the dog have to be kept clean. His environment should also be clean. The bed he sleeps in can be made with any thing like a rug or a dog mattress, as long as it is kept clean and put in a place where there are no drafts. (S2) ______ feeding is also important to your dog’s health. Heavy aluminum (S3) ______ pans are best since they cannot (S4) ______ or break. A dog should be fed in the same place and on a regular (S5) ______. During feeding time it should be (S6) ______. If your dog refuses to eat, don’t (S7) ______ him. Remove his food and don’t feed him again until his next regular feeding. (S8) ______. If he does not eat over a long period of time, your dog should be taken to a veterinarian. Another important thing is to keep fresh water available to the dog during hot weather. (S9) ______. Vigorous exercise helps build strength and keeps the dog healthy. (S10) ______ . Large dogs, though, require a run in an open field. There are other things that are also important for a dog’s health—things like bathing, care of teeth and nails, keeping them away from insects as much as possible. It is also necessary to provide special care while traveling. But if you observe the three main points mentioned above, your dog will give you a great amount of pleasure. S4